Today Eric Carter is a happily married man a veteran of the Army Rangers & a hero–the leader of the covert ops squad that took down an infamous terroist leader But years ago Carter was a much different man He was a drug dealer on the violent streets of southeast Washington DC forced to be a soldier long before he ever joined the army These are the stories of how Eric Carter became who he is now These are the stories of how he was forged into a weapon About the Author Christopher Farnsworth is a journalist screenwriter & the author of the President&s Vampire series He lives in Los Angeles with his wife & daughters You can find out more at wwwchristopherfarnsworthcom & wwwpresidentsvampirecom ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Jack Bauer is a Federal agent who heads up the Counter Terrorist Unit He is given the task of preventing an assassination attempt on Presidential candidate Senator David Palmer The &assassin& is believed to be working on the inside of the Government & Jack may trust no-one When Jack&s family are abducted & the authorities suspect Jack of attempted murder he turns to colleague Nina Myers who is his friend & confidant Filmed in real time Jack faces the worst twenty-four hours of his life as he battles for the recovery of his family & a government mole ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region Free DVD Player in order to play The complete sixth season of the real-time drama series 18 months after Day 5 the US President has negotiated Jack&s release from a Chinese prison so that Jack can help stop terrorists attempting to set off &suitcase nukes& in US cities Unfortunately time is not on his side & an explosion rocks LA As well as trying to catch the terrorists Jack is having problems with his family which appears to be becoming involved with right wing patriots Elsewhere Jack&s Chinese abductors inform him that they have Audrey Raines (Kim Raver) in custody & will only exchange her for classified Russian intelligence When Russia gets wind of the situation relations between the two superpowers head for meltdown Actors Kiefer Sutherland Mary Lynn Rajskub Carlos Bernard Dennis Haysbert James Morrison Language English Number of discs 6 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Set in New York City day eight unfolds amidst the shadows of the Statue of Liberty & the United Nations as President Allison Taylor (Jones) alongside new chief of staff Rob Weiss (Chris Diamantopoulos) negotiates international security with Omar Hassan (Anil Kapoor) a determined Middle Eastern leader visiting the US on a peacemaking mission As the new day begins an upgraded CTU operates under the command of MBA-schooled razor-sharp head honcho Brian Hastings (Mykelti Williamson) who supervises quirky Chloe O& Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub) expert data analyst Dana Walsh (Katee Sackhoff) & systems analyst Arlo Glass (John Boyd) Cole Ortiz (Freddie Prinze Jr) an ex-Marine who wants to follow in Bauer&s footsteps leads field operations while Agent Renee Walker (Annie Wersching) returns with an agenda of her own One of the most innovative & acclaimed dramas on television 24 has been nominated for a total of 68 Emmy awards winning for Outstanding Drama Series in 2006 Over the course of seven seasons Sutherland has garnered seven Emmy nominations & one win for Outstanding Lead Actor; while Season Seven co-star Cherry Jones earned an Emmy for her highly praised work as President Allison Taylor DVD Extras Deleted Scenes The Ultimate CTU--Design & construction of the most elaborate high-tech CTU yet Virtually New York--LA as NYC greenscreen Scenemakers--Making-of vignettes Episode Extenders Chloe’s Interrogation Comic-Con 2009 Panel Eight Days--A Series Retrospective ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region Free DVD Player in order to play Hang on for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime as Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is thrust into more extreme action than ever before! As Bauer races to prevent the assassination of a Middle Eastern leader a terrorist threat against New York City builds to an explosive climax Relive the electrifying EIGHTH season of TV&s most ground-breaking series ever
- 24
- including a surprise ending you simply must see Actors Kiefer Sutherland Mary Lynn Rajskub Anil Kapoor Katee Sackhoff Mykelti Williamson Language English Number of discs 6

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play &24& is an innovative television drama where the entire series takes place in one day Each of the 24 episodes covers one hour told in real time When the head of a Mexican drug cartel is imprisoned by Jack Bauer (Sutherland) a plot ensues to blackmail the US Government with the threat of a released bio-weapon that will kill millions to ensure his release With Palmer seeking re-election to a second term will Jack survive this day? Actors Kiefer Sutherland Elisha Cuthbert Dennis Haysbert James Badge Dale Sarah Wynter Penny Johnson Jerald & Carlos Bernard Certificate 15 years & over Year 2003 Screen Widescreen 169 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Duration 18 hours (approx) Region Region 2
- Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD player

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play 24 is an innovative television drama where the entire series takes place in one day Each of the 24 episodes covers one hour told in real time 18 months after day 3 CTU has a new leader Erin Driscoll a steely government agent who made firing Jack one of her first priorities After the explosion of a commuter train Jack who is now working for Secretary of Defense James Heller & also is romantically involved with Heller&s married daughter Audrey Raines suddenly finds himself heading back to CTU for a meeting with Driscoll Jack believes that the train explosion is a prelude for bigger things to come Actors Kiefer Sutherland William Devane Kim Raver Alberta Watson Roger R Cross Lukas Haas Jonathan Ahdout Nestor Serrano Matt Salinger Brent Briscoe Geoff Pierson Arnold Vosloo Dennis Haysbert Anil Kumar & Mia Kirshner Director Brad Turner Jon Cassar Ken Girotti & Rodney Charters Certificate 15 years & over Year 2005 Screen Widescreen 169 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Duration 18 hours (approx) Region Region 2
- Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Season 1 The first episode begins at midnight on the day of the California Presidential Primary Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) heads up the government&s Counter-Terrorist Unit He discovers that there&s going to be an assassination attempt on Senator Palmer (Dennis Haysbert) an African-American presidential candidate Bauer faces a battle against the clock to avert disaster Season 2 Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) & the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) race to prevent a nuclear bomb being detonated by terrorists in Los Angeles in the second season of 24 Season 3 When the head of a Mexican drug cartel is imprisoned by Jack Bauer (Sutherland) a plot ensues to blackmail the US Government with the threat of a released bio-weapon that will kill millions to ensure his release With Palmer seeking re-election to a second term will Jack survive this day? Season 4 18 months after day 3 CTU has a new leader Erin Driscoll a steely government agent who made firing Jack one of her first priorities After the explosion of a commuter train Jack who is now working for Secretary of Defense James Heller & also is romantically involved with Heller&s married daughter Audrey Raines suddenly finds himself heading back to CTU for a meeting with Driscoll Jack believes that the train explosion is a prelude for bigger things to come Season 5 18 months have passed since the events of Day 4 With the exception of David Palmer Tony Almeida Michelle Dessler & Chloe O& Brian the world believes that Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is dead Jack is in fact living under the name of Frank Flynn & conceals his identity by taking a manual job on an oil rig However when President Logan is placed at the centre of a labyrinthine conspiracy involving the signing of a vital US
- Russian arms treaty Jack is forced back into action! Season 6 Season 6 picks up 20 months after last season&s shocking season finale when Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) was captured by Chinese government agents
- battered bloodied & header for points unknown Wayne Palmer (DB Woodside) is now the President of the United States After a series of horrific terrorist attacks Palmer & his team of advisors begin an unthinkable nail-biting day Season 7 The eagerly anticipated Season 7 starts with Jack being forced to stand trial for human rights violations after returning from Africa but he is soon drafted back into action when terrorists threaten America&s national security by taking control of its communication systems As Bauer sets out to uncover who is behind the menacing plot he discovers an old friend he believed to be dead could be involved Season 8 Amidst the shadows of the Statue of Liberty & the United Nations President Allison Taylor negotiates international security with Omar Hassan a determined Middle Eastern leader visiting the US As the new day begins an upgraded CTU operates under the command of MBA-schooled razor-sharp head honcho Brian Hastings Redemption On they day of the Presidential Inauguration Jack Bauer finds himself in the midst of a bloody uprising in the small African nation of Sangala He must risk his life to transport a group or orphans to the American Embassy & sacrifice his own freedom to ensure that they are evacuated out of the country & make it safely to America

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24 Hour Cities is the very first full length book about America&s cities that never sleep Over the last fifty years the nation&s top live-work-play cities have proven themselves more than just vibrant urban environments for the elite They are attracting a cross-section of the population from across the US & are preferred destinations for immigrants of all income strata This is creating a virtuous circle wherein economic growth enhances property values stronger real estate markets sustain more reliable tax bases & solid municipal revenues pay for better services that further attract businesses & talented individuals Yet just a generation ago cities like New York Boston Washington San Francisco & Miami were broke (financially & physically) scarred by violence & prime examples of urban dysfunction How did the turnaround happen? & why are other cities still stuck with the hollow downtowns & sprawling suburbs that make for a 9-to-5 urban configuration? Hugh Kelly&s cross-disciplinary research identifies the ingredients of success & the recipe that puts them together ...