ch. 1. Introduction : an evolving necessity in a changing world -- ch. 2. Human need for security : protection, defense, safety measures, and precautions -- ch. 3. Psychological perspectives on security issues -- ch. 4. Assassination! -- ch. 5. Close personal protection : what it is, what it is not -- ch. 6. Preparing for the big dance : the advance -- ch. 7. Protective intelligence : identifying potentially dangerous subject -- ch. 8. Working the principle : more than standing and waiting -- ch. 9. Principal's home, work, and play -- ch. 10. Cars and driving -- ch. 11. Ambushes : recognizing and reacting -- ch. 12. ABC's of medicine -- ch. 13. Legal considerations -- ch. 14. Requirements, character, and conduct -- ch. 15. Codes to live by -- ch. 16. Professionalism and success -- ch. 17. Dynamics of protective team building -- ch. 18. Terrorism -- ch. 19. Kidnapping and bombs! -- ch. 20. Staying alive! -- ch. 21. Of dragons ... and other things -- [Appendices] -- Index.