Chapter-1: Lightning, the ScienceChapter-2: Lightning Detection and Warning Chapter-3: Risk Assessment for Lightning ProtectioChapter-4: Protection of Buildings and StructuresChapter-5: Protection of Low Voltage Equipment and SystemsChapter-6: Lightning Protection of High-Risk Installations: Petrochemical Plants Chapter-7: Protection of Selected Cases: Pv Systems, Wind Turbines and Railway SystemsChapter-8: Lightning Injury: Occurrence and Medical Treatment Chapter-9: Lightning: Public Concepts and Safety Education Chapter-10: Economic, Technical and human implications of Lightning Protection Chapter-11: Frontiers in Lightning Research and Opportunities for Scientists from Developing Countries