Bright autumn leaves and brilliant winter snow express the author's appreciation of life's depth and darkness. Written over a number of years this collection of David Mickelberg deserves a slow and reflective reading. He offers the opportunity to reflect on the significance of one's own existence, the foundations of one's beliefs as well as the meaning of life on a grander scale. Accept the invitation to sit in a rocking chair on an empty porch; ponder "Does Yesterday Care About Tomorrow?" Mickelberg's reflections along with the engaging imagery of his language suggest a very promising future for this young author.

An expert in anti-terrorism tactics, hotshot LAPD officer Paul Cutler (Gabriel Macht, Behind Enemy Lines) is ordered to Detroit to train its S.W.A.T. team in the latest hostage rescue techniques. But everything changes when their botched response to a domestic dispute ends with a hostage down and a government assassin (Robert Patrick, Terminator 2) now obsessed with terminating Cutler as well as his entire S.W.A.T. team.

This Double Feature includes "Basic" and "S.W.A.T.". "Basic": Academy Award(R) nominees John Travolta (Best Actor in a Leading Role, "Pulp Fiction", 1994) and Samuel L. Jackson (Best Actor in a Supporting Role, "Pulp Fiction", 1994) team up with action director John McTiernan ("Die Hard", "The Hunt For Red October", "Predator") in a white-knuckle "thrill ride with a twist you won't believe!" (MairiAnna Bachynsky, ATV/CTV Entertainment) Also starring Connie Nielsen ("The Hunted", "Gladiator"), Giovanni Ribisi ("Gone In Sixty Seconds"), Brian Van Holt ("Black Hawk Down"), Taye Diggs ("Chicago") and Roselyn Sanchez ("Rush Hour 2"). A DEA officer (Travolta) is recruited to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a famed U.S. Army drill instructor (Jackson) and a group of cadets on a routine military exercise in the jungles of Panama. But the journey to uncover the truth leads to some dangerous and unexpected places when two rescued survivors tell dramatically different versions of what transpired. "Totally mesmerizing." (Lisa Petrillo, WFOR/CBS (Miami)/EXTRA) "S.W.A.T.": Two wisecracking, battle-hardened veterans (Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell) team up with a pair of street-smart rookies (Michelle Rodriguez and LL Cool J) to form the most freewheeling - but effective - S.W.A.T. team ever. Their first assignment: transport an international drug kingpin into federal custody - after he's offered $100 million to anyone who will free him. Deleted Scenes, Director Commentary, Featurette, Filmography, Gag Reel, Trailers. "'Basic': A Director's Design"; "'Basic' Ingredients: A Writer's Perspective"; "Sound & Fury Of 'S.W.A.T.'".

An expert in anti-terrorism tactics, hotshot LAPD officer Paul Cutler (Gabriel Macht, Behind Enemy Lines) is ordered to Detroit to train its S.W.A.T. team in the latest hostage rescue techniques. But everything changes when their botched response to a domestic dispute ends with a hostage down and a government assassin (Robert Patrick, Terminator 2) now obsessed with terminating Cutler as well as his entire S.W.A.T. team.

Los Angeles S.W.A.T. officer, Lt. Paul Cutler (Macht), is sent to train the Detroit S.W.A.T. team on new anti-terrorism and homeland security techniques. Cutler has a hard time settling into his assignment as he locks horns with his new captain and encounters resistance from the team he must lead. Cutler begins to adjust to his new assignment, starting a budding romance with police psychologist Kim Byers (Pope) along the way. Unexpectedly, a routine hostage call turns deadly, and a relentless ex-government agent named Walter Hatch (Patrick) vows revenge on Cutler and the entire S.W.A.T. team for killing the woman he loves. Cutler must use his considerable S.W.A.T. training and knowledge to save his teammates and defeat a trained killer. The film also stars Giancarlo Esposito as Cutler's reluctant Detroit S.W.A.T. team leader. Featurette. Languages: English and French, Subtitles: English, French and Spanish; "Sharp Shooting: On the Set".

En todo el mundo, los traficantes de drogas, delincuentes y gángsters estaban empezando a ganar la batalla por la supervivencia urbana. La policía había sido superada en número y en armas... hasta que llegó S.W.A.T. Utilizando grabaciones policiales reales, S.W.A.T. lo nunca visto muestra a los equipos más letales del mantenimiento del orden público haciendo lo que saben hacer mejor: ocuparse de lo peor de lo peor. Derribando puertas y atrapando a los chicos malos , estos policías incomparables traspasan los límites normales del mantenimiento del orden público en su afán por acabar con el crimen y los criminales. Observe cómo manejan situaciones con rehenes, redadas antidroga, persecuciones a toda velocidad e incluso enfrentamientos con armas de fuego, poniendo en peligro sus vidas para garantizar nuestra seguridad. Este programa le zambulle de lleno en la acción extrema de los equipos S.W.A.T. de todo el país, y le muestra cómo estos hombres y mujeres comprometidos con su labor luchan contra el crimen día tras día. Nunca volverá a ver a la policía del mismo modo.

Tom Stroup, aka "Commander Tom" is a real S.W.A.T. Commander and has over 25 years of training experience. Tom is a 5 Time World Champion and Gold Medal Recipient for "Toughest Cop Alive". Tom is AFFA Certified and lead trainer for the National S.W.A.T. Competition Team. He has taken his proven fitness techniques and created a fun, effective workout series that will leave you feeling more energized and ready to take on life's challenges. "S.W.A.T Workout 3 Pack" contains all three DVDs from "Commander Tom's S.W.A.T. Workout" series including "Extreme Weight Loss & Fat Burning", "Ultimate Body Definition" and "Rapid Tone and Firm". Start today and make the rest of your life the best of your life.

The city of Salochin is a typical Midwestern community. The city's police department is progressive in many areas, yet old fashioned in others. Like most departments, this one does not have the high-tech, up-to-date weaponry. It does not have an inexhaustible supply of manpower. It does not have a full time SWAT team.Yet, this same police department will be called to battle well prepared enemies that threaten the lives of innocent community members. The response and tactics of the police department will be greatly tested. Can they stop the threat?

En todo el mundo, los traficantes de drogas, delincuentes y gángsters estaban empezando a ganar la batalla por la supervivencia urbana. La policía había sido superada en número y en armas... hasta que llegó S.W.A.T. Utilizando grabaciones policiales reales, S.W.A.T. lo nunca visto muestra a los equipos más letales del mantenimiento del orden público haciendo lo que saben hacer mejor: ocuparse de lo peor de lo peor. Derribando puertas y atrapando a los chicos malos , estos policías incomparables traspasan los límites normales del mantenimiento del orden público en su afán por acabar con el crimen y los criminales. Observe cómo manejan situaciones con rehenes, redadas antidroga, persecuciones a toda velocidad e incluso enfrentamientos con armas de fuego, poniendo en peligro sus vidas para garantizar nuestra seguridad. Este programa le zambulle de lleno en la acción extrema de los equipos S.W.A.T. de todo el país, y le muestra cómo estos hombres y mujeres comprometidos con su labor luchan contra el crimen día tras día. Nunca volverá a ver a la policía del mismo modo.

An expert in anti-terrorism tactics, hotshot LAPD officer Paul Cutler (GABRIEL MACHT, Behind Enemy Lines) is ordered to Detroit to train its S.W.A.T. team in the latest hostage rescue techniques. But everything changes when their botched response to a domestic dispute ends with a hostage down and a government assassin (ROBERT PATRICK, Terminator 2) now obsessed with terminating Cutler as well as his entire S.W.A.T. team.