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Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems, Volume 1
Authoritative, highly comprehensive guide on how emerging technologies can address various challenges in different sectors of smart cyber-physical power systems As the world shifts towards smarter and more resilient energy systems, cyber-physical power systems (CPSs) represent a critical step in modernizing the power infrastructure. Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems, Volume 1: Fundamental Concepts, Challenges, and Solutions, offers an in-depth exploration of the fundamental concepts, structures, and major challenges that underlie these complex systems. It covers the essential theories and frameworks that drive the integration of digital technologies with physical power systems, including smart grids, microgrids, and the Internet of Energy. This volume addresses a range of crucial topics, from global demand response strategies and microgrid architectures to smart energy management in cities and advanced distributed control strategies. Additionally, it highlights key challenges such as ensuring resiliency, protecting against cyberattacks, and maintaining reliability in the face of rapid technological advancements. Experts from around the world contribute to this volume, sharing vital insights into the transformation of traditional power systems into adaptive, cyber-physical networks. Their focus on the growing importance of privacy, security, and data analytics makes this book a critical resource for anyone involved in power system research, offering essential tools to navigate and shape the future landscapes of energy systems. Whether you're a researcher, engineer, or industry professional, this volume provides the foundational knowledge needed to understand the evolving landscape of smart cyber-physical power systems and the significant challenges they face. Join us on a journey through the landscape of Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems (CPPSs), where cutting-edge solutions meet the challenges of today and forge the energy paradigms of tomorrow, driven by AI/ML, Big Data, Blockchain, IoT, Quantum Computing, Information Theory, Edge Computing, Metaverse, DevOps, and more. [800 Pages, Hardcover]
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Unlocking Python
A fun and practical guide to learning Python with a special focus on data science, web scraping, and web applications In Unlocking Python: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners, veteran software engineer, educator, and author Ryan Mitchell delivers an intuitive, engaging, and practical roadmap to Python programming. The author walks you through the vocabulary, tools, foundational knowledge, and occasional pop-culture references you'll need to hone your skills with this popular programming language. You'll learn how to install and run Python on your own machine, get up and coding with the language quickly, and best practices for programming both independently and in the workplace. You'll also find: * Key concepts in computer and data science explained from the ground up * Advanced Python topics such as logging, unit testing, multiprocessing, and interacting with databases. * Introductions to some of Python's most popular third-party libraries: Flask, Django, Scrapy, Scikit-Learn, Numpy, and Pandas * Amusing anecdotes from the trenches of industry Perfect for tech-savvy professionals at any stage of their careers who are interested in diving into Python programming. Unlocking Python is also a must-read for readers who work in a technical role but are interested in getting more directly involved with programming, as well as non-Python programmers who want to apply their technical skill to a new language. [448 Pages, Softcover]
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Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain
Apply a transformative new technology to construction projects with this timely guide The blockchain is one of the most transformative technologies to emerge in the twenty-first century. But Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will also have a profound impact in construction in equal measure. Both will influence how digitalization is applied and how these new technologies are addressed with an identifiable skills gap in their implementation. Using a decentralized digital ledger to ensure that information stored across numerous computers cannot be altered, it provides a fully transparent and secure way of storing and sharing information. Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain provides a comprehensive overview of this technology and its applications in construction and the building trades. Beginning with an overview of basic blockchain principles and then moving to construction-specific applications, it provides a range of strategies by which construction professionals can increase and streamline their collaborations with other stakeholders and create smarter, more transparent projects. Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain readers will also find: * Case studies throughout showing blockchain at work in construction projects * Detailed discussion of topics including improving data flows on construction projects, reducing sub-contracts and misaligned workflows, and many more * Guidance for using blockchain to encourage sustainable and ethically-sourced design and construction Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain is ideal for all construction professionals or potential stakeholders in building projects. [272 Pages, Hardcover]
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Field Effect Transistors
Field Effect Transistors is an essential read for anyone interested in the future of electronics, as it provides a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of innovative semiconductor devices and their applications, making it a perfect resource for both beginners and seasoned professionals in the field. Miniaturization has become the slogan of the electronics industry. Field Effect Transistors serves as a short encyclopedia for young minds looking for solutions in the miniaturization of semiconductor devices. It explores the characteristics, novel materials used, modifications in device structure, and advancements in model FET devices. Though many devices following Moore's Law have been proposed and designed, a complete history of the existing and proposed semiconductor devices is not available. This book focuses on developments and research in emerging semiconductor FET devices and their applications, providing unique coverage of topics covering recent advancements and novel concepts in the field of miniaturized semiconductor devices. Field Effect Transistors is an easy-to-understand guide, making it excellent for those who are new to the subject, giving insight and analysis of recent developments and developed semiconductor device structures along with their applications. [528 Pages, Hardcover]
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Security Yearbook 2025
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. [528 Pages, Hardcover]
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