1. Introduction -- 2. Demographic distribution of kidnap incidents -- 3. Attack recognition and personal security strategies -- 4. Vehicle selection -- 5. Defensive driving -- 6. Self-defense strategies -- 7. Kidnapping from ships, oil rigs, and industrial plants -- 8. Personal protection : body armor -- 9. Personal protection : weapons -- 10. Weapons likely to be used by kidnappers and terrorists -- 11. Survival on being kidnapped -- 12. Post-kidnapping debriefing -- 13. Hostage negotiation.