Leroy Thompson 
Hostage Rescue Manual [PDF ebook] 
Tactics of the Counter-Terrorist Professionals, Revised Edition

The Hostage Rescue Manual is a comprehensive, illustrated source on the dynamic operations which have saved hundreds of lives in hostage situations around the world. It is based on strategies that have proved successful in numerous incidents, including the landmark SAS rescue at Princes Gate, London, and is compiled by an author with intimate and practical knowledge of the field.