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Get trustworthy answers to all your questions about irritable bowel syndrome IBS For Dummies is a much-needed resource that covers all aspects of this common gastrointestinal disorder, from a basic understanding of how the digestive tract works to managing the difficult and often unpredictable symptoms that come with the condition. This essential guide also gives those with IBS and IBS-like symptoms key tips on how to adapt their lifestyle and live life to the fullest. Packed with up-to-date scientific information, IBS For Dummies takes you through the different subtypes of IBS and their symptoms, covers treatment options, and provides helpful tips in a clear and approachable way. The compassionate Dummies approach makes coping with IBS easier, so you won't be held back by your symptoms. Discover the role of the gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis in IBS Learn how you can get an IBS diagnosis and find the treatment that works for you Find IBS-friendly recipes, current research findings, and new management options If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with IBS-or struggles with IBS symptoms without a diagnosis-this book will help you uncover new avenues for relief. Healthcare professionals looking to educate patients will also love this approachable reference.

Break free from social anxiety, one step at a time Feeling anxious around people? Not sure where to start? Then this user-friendly, practical resource might be exactly what you're looking for. This workbook helps you tackle your fear of judgment and worry about what others think of you. You'll find simple step-by-step instructions, worksheets and real-world examples to help you gain insight and control over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies is a solution-focused guide to creating a new mindset about social anxiety and your ability to cope with it. This book has easy-to-understand information and effective strategies to help you make positive changes in your life. Packed with tips and tools to conquer your social anxiety Create positive self-talk, reduce avoidance and face your fears Discover how to deal with social situations, dating, public speaking, kids with social anxiety and workplace anxiety Explore how positive psychology can help you live a life of meaning, with or without social anxiety A complete guide with proven ideas, this is a jargon-free and a fun approach to gaining mastery over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies puts you on the fast track to building your self-esteem and confidence.

Turbocharge your presentations PowerPoint is the presentation app of choice, and Microsoft® 365 PowerPoint® For Dummies gets you started creating your own effective slide decks. Whether you're new to Office or a seasoned pro, this book will help you make a splash at your next business presentation. Use slide transitions, import data from other apps, insert sound and video, collaborate in the cloud, and beyond. You'll also learn how to use Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, to build beautiful presentations, lickety-split. In classic For Dummies style, this guide makes it easy. Inside... Creating basic slides Working with templates Adding custom animation Inserting graphics and tables Including notes and transitions Organizing an effective presentation Engaging with your audience Exploring new features

Your deepest dive into your Windows® 11 PC When you need to know more about the Windows 11 operating system than you'd find in a beginning book or an online article, turn to this expansive guide to find the answers you need. With hundreds of pages covering all things Windows, this book reminds you how to find the parts of Windows you use regularly and guides you to the parts you only need to visit occasionally. Work with the desktop, customize and control apps, and sync with your other devices. You'll find pro tips on doing things faster and easier, plus advice on keeping your Windows system secure and running smoothly. 10 Books Inside... Getting Started with Windows® 11 Personalizing Windows Working on the Desktop Using Windows Apps Managing Apps Working Remotely Controlling Your System Maintaining Windows Securing Windows Enhancing Windows

Reclaim your time and focus on what really matters in life and at work Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff is a singularly powerful blueprint to unlocking your most precious resource: time. In the book, you'll discover how you can use "no-code" automation and delegation to free yourself up to accomplish the most important jobs and tasks in your life and work. You'll learn to achieve a state of "timefulness", where you've actually got enough time to get critical tasks done. The author describes what's possible when you offload repetitive tasks, how automation has democratized innovation, and how you should use cheap-or even absolutely free-"no-code" automation tools to reclaim your focus on what matters. Using the knowledge he gained as the CEO of Jotform, one of the industry's leading "no-code" automation SaaS tools, he explains how to achieve your productivity potential. A can't-miss roadmap to refocusing on what matters and delegating or automating the rest, Automate Your Busywork is the time management resource that belongs in the libraries of busy executives, managers, and founders everywhere.

All the essential financial skills you need to grow a small business Bookkeeping & Accounting All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition, 2nd Edition simplifies every aspect of financial record keeping so you can manage your business expertly. You'll receive comprehensive guidance on balancing your books, speeding up data entry, and boosting performance by eliminating costly clerical errors. Using popular accounting software Sage 50 as a guide, learn how to quickly run financial reports, manage payroll, track and analyse both revenue and expenditure and manage the assets and liabilities of your business. As a business owner or as an accountant, you can set business targets that encourage expansion and growth-all with the help of this incredibly useful and comprehensive resource. Grasp must-know concepts and skills of bookkeeping and accounting for small business. Learn from relatable example scenarios and access online bookkeeping forms and resources. Get up-to-date guidance on VAT reporting and end of year reporting including references to UK accounting standards. This is a valuable resource for small-business employees tasked with bookkeeping and accounting, small business owners, and anyone who works with the money side of small enterprises. Understand it all with Bookkeeping & Accounting All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition, 2nd Edition!

PRAISE FOR The ROI of Thought Leadership "Thought leadership as a revenue generator may be a new concept to most, but this book highlights data proving that business leaders leverage this information to make better business decisions and drive critical purchases. A must-read for marketers and executives who want to justify thought leadership spend." -BARRI RAFFERTY, CEO, Americas, Sodali & Co. "Now we know why we do thought leadership-it pays. This book shows us the value of thought leadership and gives a practical guide on how to do it well." -RICHARD WHITTINGTON, Professor of Strategic Management, University of Oxford "By quantifying the value of thought leadership, Cindy and Anthony address a crucial gap in how we assess its influence. This book provides a much-needed framework and metrics for ensuring that the billions spent annually on thought leadership are backed by credible data and real impact. Their work sets a new standard for how content producers can create authoritative, impactful insights and how content consumers can use the output to drive business decisions." -LISA HIGGINS, President and CEO, APQC and the Global Thought Leadership Institute (GTLI) at APQC "Measuring societal impact of thought leadership is a formidable task for management education today. Anderson and Marshall offer an ideal desk copy for business deans and faculty navigating thought leadership ROI within an educational context." -JIN WANG, PhD, Dean, College of Business and Public Management, Kean University "In The ROI of Thought Leadership Cindy Anderson and Anthony Marshall present groundbreaking research that quantifies the immense value of thought leadership for the first time. Their work provides concrete data and practical tools that marketers and executives can use to justify and maximize their investment in thought leadership. This book is a practical, hands-on guide to elevating your marketing strategy and driving significant business results." -RICARDO VIANA VARGAS, PhD, Former Director, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Author

Unlock the secrets to successful retirement planning with insights that will revolutionize the way we make financial decisions In The Quadrillion Dollar Bridge: Retirement Behaviour, author Josef Pilger delves into the complex landscape of retirement , systems, decisions, planning, behaviours and outcome expectations providing vital guidance for policymakers, individuals, retirement and financial services providers. This book addresses the complex challenges consumers, policymakers and providers face today, from navigating investments to making informed decisions that affect the retirement lifestyle for millions. With Pilger's extensive experience in the global retirement and financial services sector, he offers practical solutions designed to empower readers for a more secure financial future. Packed with research-based insights and actionable strategies, the book dissects the evolving retirement landscape-highlighting how you can better navigate the shift from defined benefits to individualized plans and what he calls "Retirement 2.0". Readers will learn how to make informed choices that improve their retirement systems, delivery and outcomes, ensuring they achieve lasting peace of mind. Inside the book: Discover how understanding behavioural psychology can reshape investment strategies Learn best practices to maximize retirement savings, systems and outcomes Explore the interconnectedness of health, wealth, longevity and career decisions in planning for the Golden Years The Quadrillion Dollar Bridge: Retirement Behaviour is a must-read for policymakers, financial services providers, pension fund professionals, and financial advisors eager to enhance their clients' retirement planning experiences. Empower yourself and your clients today with the knowledge needed to thrive in a complicated financial landscape.

Discover how Natural Language Processing for Software Engineering can transform your understanding of agile development, equipping you with essential tools and insights to enhance software quality and responsiveness in today's rapidly changing technological landscape. Agile development enhances business responsiveness through continuous software delivery, emphasizing iterative methodologies that produce incremental, usable software. Working software is the main measure of progress, and ongoing customer collaboration is essential. Approaches like Scrum, eXtreme Programming (XP), and Crystal share these principles but differ in focus: Scrum reduces documentation, XP improves software quality and adaptability to changing requirements, and Crystal emphasizes people and interactions while retaining key artifacts. Modifying software systems designed with Object-Oriented Analysis and Design can be costly and time-consuming in rapidly changing environments requiring frequent updates. This book explores how natural language processing can enhance agile methodologies, particularly in requirements engineering. It introduces tools that help developers create, organize, and update documentation throughout the agile project process.

Examines the barriers and benefits of diversity, offering a comprehensive framework for addressing systemic inequities and enhancing intergroup relations The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism provides a thorough exploration of how diversity influences individual and societal behavior. Now in its second edition, this fully revised textbook addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities of diversity in a world shaped by rapid demographic shifts, rising polarization, and the intensifying need for equity and inclusion. Integrating rigorous research, historical context, and actionable insights, the authors illuminate how understanding and embracing diversity can foster stronger communities and institutions. Updated and expanded content responds to the evolving challenges of the past decade, such as rising political polarization, increasing resistance to equity initiatives, and the escalating diversity divide, while highlighting new opportunities for inclusion and mutual understanding. Entirely new chapters address health disparities, racial bias in policing, debates over affirmative action and Critical Race Theory, the historical and systemic roots of diversity challenges, and other contemporary issues. Featuring timely coverage of diversity's complexities in the face of unprecedented societal changes, Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism: Explores diversity through psychological, historical, cultural, and institutional lenses while highlighting its broader societal impacts Provides evidence-based strategies and best practices for fostering inclusion, reducing bias, and building stronger intergroup relations Incorporates empirical research and case studies reflecting the latest findings in psychology, sociology, and neuroscience Contains new content on gender diversity, nonbinary identities, sexual orientation, and immigration as key diversity challenges and opportunities Integrates practical scenarios to illustrate key concepts and their application in everyday life Includes a wealth of teaching and learning tools and an online instructor's manual to support both independent study and classroom use The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism, Second Edition, is an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on social psychology, prejudice, intergroup relations, and multiculturalism. It is also a valuable reference for professionals working to address equity challenges in fields such as education, healthcare, public policy, and organizational leadership.

A fascinating history of the cybersecurity industry as well as an up-to-date collection of leading cybersecurity vendors from around the globe In the newly revised 2025 edition of Security Yearbook: A History and Directory of the IT Security Industry, celebrated author and information security expert Richard Stiennon delivers the latest complete desk reference for the entire cybersecurity industry. In the book, you'll find a comprehensive directory of cybersecurity vendors, updated for 2025, complete with headquarters location, category, sub-category, number of employees, and growth trends. The author has also included an insightful and concise history of important and relevant sub-sectors of the cybersecurity industry, including Distributed Denial-of-Service defense, network security, endpoint detection, identity and access management, data security, and governance risk compliance. Case studies and stories of key personalities supplement the history, showcasing the stories of significant characters who had their hands in landscape-altering events in the field. You'll also find: Discussions of substantial IT security failures that had an impact on the industry, and on society as a whole Major mergers and acquisitions, company failures and closures, and funding events in the cybersecurity sector Significant developments in open-source projects with an impact on cybersecurity practitioners around the world Perfect for security architects, CISOs, freelance cybersecurity professionals, and other technical specialists, Security Yearbook 2025 is also a must-read resource for the managers, executives, and directors responsible for guiding and leading the efforts of technology professionals. New entrants to the field will want to read Security Yearbook 2025 cover-to-cover to understand how we got to where we are today. Students will enjoy Stiennon's breezy style as they learn everything the author has gleaned in his 30-year career.

This book is an essential resource on the impact of AI in medical systems, helping readers stay ahead in the modern era with cutting-edge solutions, knowledge, and real-world case studies. Wellness Management Powered by AI Technologies explores the intricate ways machine learning and the Internet of Things (IoT) have been woven into the fabric of healthcare solutions. From smart wearable devices tracking vital signs in real time to ML-driven diagnostic tools providing accurate predictions, readers will gain insights into how these technologies continually reshape healthcare. The book begins by examining the fundamental principles of machine learning and IoT, providing readers with a solid understanding of the underlying concepts. Through clear and concise explanations, readers will grasp the complexities of the algorithms that power predictive analytics, disease detection, and personalized treatment recommendations. In parallel, they will uncover the role of IoT devices in collecting data that fuels these intelligent systems, bridging the gap between patients and practitioners. In the following chapters, readers will delve into real-world case studies and success stories that illustrate the tangible benefits of this dynamic duo. This book is not merely a technical exposition; it serves as a roadmap for healthcare professionals and anyone invested in the future of healthcare. Readers will find the book: Explores how AI is transforming diagnostics, treatments, and healthcare delivery, offering cutting-edge solutions for modern healthcare challenges; Provides practical knowledge on implementing AI in healthcare settings, enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes; Offers authoritative insights into current AI trends and future developments in healthcare; Features real-world case studies and examples showcasing successful AI integrations in various medical fields. Audience This book is a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and engineers from diverse fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, electronics and electrical engineering, healthcare management, and policymakers.

Discover the essential insights and practical applications of explainable AI in healthcare that will empower professionals and enhance patient trust with Explainable AI in the Healthcare Industry, a must-have resource. Explainable AI (XAI) has significant implications for the healthcare industry, where trust, accountability, and interpretability are crucial factors for the adoption of artificial intelligence. XAI techniques in healthcare aim to provide clear and understandable explanations for AI-driven decisions, helping healthcare professionals, patients, and regulatory bodies to better comprehend and trust the AI models' outputs. Explainable AI in the Healthcare Industry presents a comprehensive exploration of the critical role of explainable AI in revolutionizing the healthcare industry. With the rapid integration of AI-driven solutions in medical practice, understanding how these models arrive at their decisions is of paramount importance. The book delves into the principles, methodologies, and practical applications of XAI techniques specifically tailored for healthcare settings.

Microplastics is a collective term for the rapidly accumulating micrometer-sized plastic particles from industrial processes, household release and the breakdown of larger plastic items. Since organisms generally cannot degrade or eliminate these chemically inert pollutants, efforts to limit their impact focus on the prevention of their generation and slowing down their release and distribution. Microplastics in the Environment: Fate, Impacts, Removal, and Management provides the readers with an understanding of the occurrence and fate of microplastics in the environment and possible management strategies. It is organized into three main parts. Part 1 deals with the fundamental ideas regarding microplastics, including their classification, major sources, their detection and characterization, as well as risk assessment methods. The second part covers the fate and transport of microplastics in various environmental domains, their interaction with ecosystems, and the exposure of humans to environment-borne microplastics. The final part surveys current and future approaches to limit and remove the environmental effects of microplastics. A wide range of measures is discussed here, from replacement of plastics with biodegradable substitutes to more efficient recycling of plastics to their active removal and remediation. With its emphasis on management and remediation, this book is a valuable one-stop resource for environmental scientists, government agencies and researchers working in the field of microplastics pollution.

Structured corporate strategy to launch ambitious and consistent growth in just 100 days Armed with the hands-on guidance in From Panic to Profit: Uncover Value, Boost Revenue, and Grow Your Business with the 80/20 Principle, companies of any size and in any industry can pivot from panic to profit in a 100-day turnaround using just four steps: set the goal, develop the strategy, build the structure, and launch the action plan. To set the stage for the four steps, this book first empowers leaders to replace their fear, uncertainty, and doubt with confidence from segment-by-segment insights into their business, its customers, its products, and its markets. Written by Bill Canady, seasoned CEO with more than 30 years of experience as a global business executive, this book explores key concepts including: Unlocking the power of the 80/20 principle to boost company revenue, reduce costs, and accelerate profits Creating a business plan designed for continuous monitoring and improvement over a three- to five-year growth program Growing both organically and through strategic acquisition, developing the talent, expertise, and innovation needed to win in today's increasingly dynamic markets From Panic to Profit: Increase Revenue, Uncover Value, Boost Revenue, and Grow Your Business with the 80/20 Principle lays out an essential blueprint for all entrepreneurs, executives, managers, and business leaders seeking the confidence and tools they need to help their organizations reach great heights.

Implement effective cybersecurity measures for all organizations. Cybersecurity is one of the central concerns of our digital age. In an increasingly connected world, protecting sensitive data, maintaining system integrity, and ensuring privacy have never been more important. The Cybersecurity Control Playbook offers a step-by-step guide for implementing cybersecurity controls that will protect businesses and prepare them to compete in an overwhelmingly networked landscape. With balanced coverage of both foundational and advanced topics, and concrete examples throughout, this is a must-own resource for professionals looking to keep their businesses safe and secure. Readers will also find: Clear, jargon-free language that makes it accessible to a wide range of readers An introduction to developing, deploying, monitoring, testing, and retiring controls and control frameworks across large, medium, and small enterprises A system for identifying, prioritizing, and managing cyber risks based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework, with additional coverage of other key cybersecurity frameworks An accompanying website incorporating lesson plans, multiple-choice questions, learning objectives, and more The Cybersecurity Control Playbook is ideal for cybersecurity practitioners, IT professionals, and security managers who are responsible for implementing and managing cybersecurity strategies in their organizations.

The #1 best-selling guide to business valuation, newly updated and revised Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies has been the gold standard in measuring and managing company value for more than 30 years. Now in its eighth edition, this acclaimed volume continues to help corporate executives, bankers, students, and other financial professionals around the world gain a deep understanding of valuation as well as allow their companies to create and maximize economic value. Called "the best practitioners' guide to valuation" by The Financial Times and "the most influential contemporary books about the world economy" by The Economist, the newly revised eighth McKinsey's long tradition of excellence. In the book, a team of veteran McKinsey & Company professionals walk you through the foundations of valuation, advanced topics like valuing high-growth companies and digital assets, and managerial topics such as corporate portfolio strategy and acquisitions. You'll also discover: Clear, accessible chapters with detailed guidance on the fundamental principles of value creation Best practices to apply valuation to business strategy questions and communicate with investors How to analyze and forecast performance, the cost of capital, and put it all together in a coherent valuation McKinsey & Company has been helping businesses, governments, non-profit organizations and other institutions grow and thrive for almost 100 years . Valuation's authors draw on that storied history to bring you the most relevant, accurate, intuitive, and practical guide to valuation on the market today.

Presents a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the evolution and underlying rationale of marketing theories Marketing is a dynamic discipline, subject to evolutionary changes over time. Over the years, many schools of marketing thought have enriched the discipline. Today, some of the schools are only found in history books, while others have transformed into new, modern schools of thought shaped by changing marketing contexts and the emergence of digital technology. Marketing Theory examines 16 schools of marketing thought that emerged, evolved, and dominated the marketing discipline over the course of a century. Written by a team of noted experts, this acclaimed book provides in-depth evaluations of each school-utilizing a rigorous metatheoretical framework based on scientific criteria such as syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. In this new global expanded edition, Marketing Theory identifies four new schools of marketing thought that have emerged in the past 30 years, each with separate chapters devoted to their assessment. It remains a must-read book for doctoral students in marketing, as well as young scholars and practitioners who want to understand the rationale and theoretical tenets of the various schools and contextualize their role in developing contemporary marketing theory. New to this Edition: New chapters on four new schools of marketing thoughtNew content on contenders for a general theory of marketing: Market Orientation, Service-Dominant Logic, Rule of Three Theory, and Resource Advantage (R-A) Theory of CompetitionNew and expanded coverage of Relationship Marketing, with greater emphasis on R-A TheoryNow includes insightful questions for analysis and advanced-level discussions for every chapter Wiley Advantage: Covers the main concepts and principles underlying marketing theory and practiceProvides a comprehensive typology for the 16 major schools of marketing thoughtDescribes concepts and axioms useful in generating a practical theory of marketing.Offers a practical approach to marketing theory that generates a more realistic view of marketing issuesIllustrates how marketing problems have been solved in the real world of business by connecting theory to practiceIncludes extensive references throughout, including many pioneering yet lesser-known works

The #1 best-selling guide to business valuation, newly updated and revised Valuation, University Edition, Eighth Edition: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies is filled with the expert guidance from McKinsey & Company that students and professors have come to rely on for more than 30 years. Now in it's eighth edition, this volume continues to help professors and students around the world gain a deep understanding of valuation and help their companies create, manage, and maximize economic value for their shareholders. Called "the best practitioners' guide to valuation" by The Financial Times and "the most influential contemporary books about the world economy" by The Economist, the newly revised eighth McKinsey's long tradition of excellence. In the book, a team of veteran McKinsey & Company professionals walk you through the foundations of valuation, advanced topics like valuing high-growth companies and digital assets, and managerial topics such as corporate portfolio strategy and acquisitions. You'll also discover: Questions at the end of each chapter for use in class discussions, assignments, and more with access to a curriculum and test bank Best practices to apply valuation to business strategy questions and communicate with investors How to analyze and forecast performance, the cost of capital, and put it all together in a coherent valuation The University Edition contains end-of-chapter review questions to help students master key concepts from the book. Professors McKinsey & Company has been helping businesses, governments, non-profit organizations and other institutions grow and thrive for almost 100 years . Valuation's authors draw on that storied history to bring you the most relevant, accurate, intuitive, and practical guide to valuation on the market today.

Global Waste Management raises awareness among readers about industrial application-based problems by encouraging self-evaluation and verification processes related to waste creation and its minimization. While other books discuss the "Do's and Don'ts" of waste-related issues, our aim is to inspire readers to brainstorm solutions by providing appropriate data integrated with human values. This outstanding new volume highlights the relationship between human activities and their effects on ecology and the environment in the form of waste, including e-waste, industrial waste, radioactive waste (generated during medical treatment and diagnosis, the refining of radioactive materials, operations of nuclear power plants, and through weapons of mass destruction), and micro- and macro-plastic waste. Specifically targeting higher education levels-those teaching, studying, or conducting research on waste generated through various sources-this volume covers the outcomes of waste generation and its management. It draws on the experiences, practices, teachings, and leadership of academia, industry experts, process plant engineers, and researchers. This book is a collective effort to provide essential information on values and ethics, case studies, and the implementation of regulations from national and international governing bodies related to waste and the environment. It offers plausible solutions for the significant amounts of waste generated annually by the sectors mentioned.

Develop a basic understanding of liver disease in this accessible, beautifully illustrated introduction to an increasingly important specialty Hepatology is the field of research and medicine which deals with diseases of the liver. As liver problems are encountered with increasing frequency in the medical profession, accessible information for medical staff and allied health care professionals is essential to support patient care. Hepatology at a Glance meets this need with a highly readable volume designed to bridge the gap between introductory gastroenterology textbooks and materials for hepatology specialists. It covers essential areas such as the development, structure, and function of the liver, transplantation, common liver disorders, and much more. Now fully updated for its second edition, it is a must-own for medical practitioners looking for a working reference on a vital category of medical conditions. Readers of the second edition of Hepatology at a Glance will also find: Updates in most chapters, incorporating new research and best practices Six entirely new chapters covering subjects like adolescent care, radiology in liver disease, endo-hepatology, and more An international authorial team Hepatology at a Glance is ideal for those working within British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines and has been expanded for an American audience.

A practical roadmap to the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to power systems In an era where digital technologies are revolutionizing every aspect of power systems, Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems, Volume 2: Solutions from Emerging Technologies shifts focus to cutting-edge solutions for overcoming the challenges faced by cyber-physical power systems (CPSs). By leveraging emerging technologies, this volume explores how innovations like artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, quantum computing, digital twins, and data analytics are reshaping the energy sector. This volume delves into the application of AI and machine learning in power system optimization, protection, and forecasting. It also highlights the transformative role of blockchain in secure energy trading and digital twins in simulating real-time power system operations. Advanced big data techniques are presented for enhancing system planning, situational awareness, and stability, while quantum computing offers groundbreaking approaches to solving complex energy problems. For professionals and researchers eager to harness cutting-edge technologies within smart power systems, Volume 2 proves indispensable. Filled with numerous illustrations, case studies, and technical insights, it offers forward-thinking solutions that foster a more efficient, secure, and resilient future for global energy systems, heralding a new era of innovation and transformation in cyber-physical power networks. Welcome to the exploration of Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems (CPPSs), where challenges are met with innovative solutions, and the future of energy is shaped by the paradigms of AI/ML, Big Data, Blockchain, IoT, Quantum Computing, Information Theory, Edge Computing, Metaverse, DevOps, and more.