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Earth: The Biography (DVD) This landmark series uses specialist imaging and compelling narrative to tell the life story of our planet, how it works, and what makes it so special. Examining the great forces that shape the Earth - volcanoes, the ocean, the atmosphere and ice - the programme explores their central roles in our planet's story.
Amazon.com
To demonstrate the stunning beauty and overwhelming power of the Earth, Dr. Iain Stewart climbs into the crater of an active volcano in Ethiopia, jets into the stratosphere, climbs the frozen crests of the Alps, races the tide at the Amazon basin, dives into underwater caverns in Mexico, and generally enjoys himself to no end. His infectious enthusiasm is hardly necessary, though; Earth: The Biography (formerly The Power of the Planet) is five episodes of phenomenal images and fascinating information about how our planet formed and the potent yet delicate balance of life. Stewart, the program's host, seems destined to become the Carl Sagan of geology; his cheerful Scottish accent (he sounds like he walked out of Trainspotting) is just waiting for a catchphrase like "billions and billions" to make him a household name. Earth: The Biography juxtaposes things gigantic (tectonic plates) and teeny-tiny (plankton) while gracefully explaining the crucial role each plays in making the world habitable for life as we know it. There's even surprising humor, like demonstrating the ocean's currents through the movement of 29,000 plastic ducks that were swept overboard in a storm, or how the first thing jet pilot Joe Kittinger does, after successfully parachuting from the highest point in the stratosphere anyone has ever jumped (including 15 minutes of free fall), is light up a cigarette. Add in some CGI models of prehistoric beasts and volcanic activity, and you've got a completely addictive examination of the Earth in all its majesty. --Bret Fetzer
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5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding the Earth with science, not opinion
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly excellent science documentary
I like most BBC nature documentaries, and this was no exception. I had vague doubts about this one before watching it. It was surprisingly good. The narrator explores (even in person at some risk to his life) a number of major geophysical processes: the atmosphere, glaciers, volcanoes, caves, ocean currents, forests, tectonic plates, and even the moon. He describes the interconnections between these major processes, and how they affect our global climate. Some work to keep the Earth cooler, while others serve to warm the planet. He documents how dependent life on Earth is on the efficient balancing of these major processes. For most of the chapters of this two disk set, the environmental conservation statement is more implied. The last chapter is devoted to discussing the dangers of global warming, and how our very existence as a species may be at risk if climate change gets out of control. According to Stewart, if that happens, and a substantial proportion of other living species that we depend on for our own existence perish, so may we perish. I learned a lot more about Earth from this documentary than I imagined I would, with numerous "take-aways". My favorite take-away was the discovery by scientists that our Moon is gradually moving farther away from Earth. No need to worry now, for that will take millions of years. But eventually, if the moon drifts away into an independent orbit around the sun, ocean tides and even the movement of tectonic plates may be impacted. His strong Scottish accent took a bit of getting used to, but that was a minor thing. Stewart did an outstanding job.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and full of information
Is it as good as Planet Earth? No. This documentary series doesn't a never-ending overabundance of brilliant imagery. But don't let that dissuade you. If it wasn't for "Planet Earth" everyone would be raving about this set. Because though its visuals aren't always as stunning as that excellent series -- sometimes the screen shows just a guy or two talking in front of a washed out sky -- overall "Earth: The Biography" is just as interesting and at times even more informative. The special effects are good, too.Generally, I'd say this set is great for anyone with even a passing interest in geology, at least if they're over, say, 8.These are the same shows that recently aired on the National Geographic Channel. There are no bonus features.Disc 1 has three shows, "Volcanoes," "Atmosphere" and "Ice." Disc 2 adds "Oceans" and "Rare Earth." Each of the first four explains how that particular system works, as well as what happens when it's messed with.The last show examines a theory that says simple life may actually be common on other planets, but complex life -- i.e., animal life -- requires such a complex sequence of events that we'll never find another human-like population. It goes on to examine how humans are damaging the planet. Did you know each year people cut down enough forest to cover the state of South Carolina?Everything is presented with plenty of objective, scientific information.My favorite show is the first one, since it includes the formation of Earth. Did you know scientists think our planet once had a twin? Or that the moon is drifting away from us?Though the narrator, Dr. Iain Stewart, speaks in a Scottish brogue, I didn't have any trouble understanding him. He's calm and articulate.By the way, you can't help but be reminded of "Planet Earth" as you watch this. A commercial for it is actually the first thing that comes up when you pop in Disc 1.Besides "Planet Earth," I'd recommend pairing this up with An Inconvenient Truth. Or a trip to go see Wall-E.
4.0 out of 5 stars Well put together video
Like most of the BBC documentary this one does not disappoint
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Increadable Must see for everybody
This is a series presented by Dr.Iain Stewart with his refreshing Scottish accent.He has presented this series of how the impact of "Volcano", "Atmosphere", "Ice", and "Oceans" affect the Earth.He finishes the series with his presentation why our planet is unique in the episode "Rare Earth". Few documentaries have me as riveted as this one as Dr.Stewart took me around the world into space and into volcanoes under the sea and ice.But for me the most remarkable of the whole series was the the salt mines in Sicily.The style of presentation of Dr.Stewart is very pleasant which will make it enjoyable for children and adults to watch. This documentary is at par with Life and Planet earth.Bravo to the makers of this documentaries and Dr.Stewart you do more for the environment than fear mongering it brings awareness through education.I hope people watch this on Blue ray to enjoy the great photography.
The Biography
Nice it arrived on time for xmas
Great story well told
This is a great video on how our Earth works, with fantastic photography and a story told by a guy (and various others whom he visits) who really know what he (and they) is talking about After you've seen that, you'll be surprised how different our planet will look for you. His approach of choosing individual topics (volcanoes, air, etc) for segments of this story, rather than geographical areas, and the type of illustrations he provides, is refreshing, interesting, and logical. I wish he would continue with several more topics on related subjects and hence more of this great photography.
Very interesting
Very interesting to watch and keep in my collection
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Earth: The Biography (DVD) This landmark series uses specialist imaging and compelling narrative to tell the life story of our planet, how it works, and what makes it so special. Examining the great forces that shape the Earth - volcanoes, the ocean, the atmosphere and ice - the programme explores their central roles in our planet's story.
Amazon.com
To demonstrate the stunning beauty and overwhelming power of the Earth, Dr. Iain Stewart climbs into the crater of an active volcano in Ethiopia, jets into the stratosphere, climbs the frozen crests of the Alps, races the tide at the Amazon basin, dives into underwater caverns in Mexico, and generally enjoys himself to no end. His infectious enthusiasm is hardly necessary, though; Earth: The Biography (formerly The Power of the Planet) is five episodes of phenomenal images and fascinating information about how our planet formed and the potent yet delicate balance of life. Stewart, the program's host, seems destined to become the Carl Sagan of geology; his cheerful Scottish accent (he sounds like he walked out of Trainspotting) is just waiting for a catchphrase like "billions and billions" to make him a household name. Earth: The Biography juxtaposes things gigantic (tectonic plates) and teeny-tiny (plankton) while gracefully explaining the crucial role each plays in making the world habitable for life as we know it. There's even surprising humor, like demonstrating the ocean's currents through the movement of 29,000 plastic ducks that were swept overboard in a storm, or how the first thing jet pilot Joe Kittinger does, after successfully parachuting from the highest point in the stratosphere anyone has ever jumped (including 15 minutes of free fall), is light up a cigarette. Add in some CGI models of prehistoric beasts and volcanic activity, and you've got a completely addictive examination of the Earth in all its majesty. --Bret Fetzer
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding the Earth with science, not opinion
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly excellent science documentary
I like most BBC nature documentaries, and this was no exception. I had vague doubts about this one before watching it. It was surprisingly good. The narrator explores (even in person at some risk to his life) a number of major geophysical processes: the atmosphere, glaciers, volcanoes, caves, ocean currents, forests, tectonic plates, and even the moon. He describes the interconnections between these major processes, and how they affect our global climate. Some work to keep the Earth cooler, while others serve to warm the planet. He documents how dependent life on Earth is on the efficient balancing of these major processes. For most of the chapters of this two disk set, the environmental conservation statement is more implied. The last chapter is devoted to discussing the dangers of global warming, and how our very existence as a species may be at risk if climate change gets out of control. According to Stewart, if that happens, and a substantial proportion of other living species that we depend on for our own existence perish, so may we perish. I learned a lot more about Earth from this documentary than I imagined I would, with numerous "take-aways". My favorite take-away was the discovery by scientists that our Moon is gradually moving farther away from Earth. No need to worry now, for that will take millions of years. But eventually, if the moon drifts away into an independent orbit around the sun, ocean tides and even the movement of tectonic plates may be impacted. His strong Scottish accent took a bit of getting used to, but that was a minor thing. Stewart did an outstanding job.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and full of information
Is it as good as Planet Earth? No. This documentary series doesn't a never-ending overabundance of brilliant imagery. But don't let that dissuade you. If it wasn't for "Planet Earth" everyone would be raving about this set. Because though its visuals aren't always as stunning as that excellent series -- sometimes the screen shows just a guy or two talking in front of a washed out sky -- overall "Earth: The Biography" is just as interesting and at times even more informative. The special effects are good, too.Generally, I'd say this set is great for anyone with even a passing interest in geology, at least if they're over, say, 8.These are the same shows that recently aired on the National Geographic Channel. There are no bonus features.Disc 1 has three shows, "Volcanoes," "Atmosphere" and "Ice." Disc 2 adds "Oceans" and "Rare Earth." Each of the first four explains how that particular system works, as well as what happens when it's messed with.The last show examines a theory that says simple life may actually be common on other planets, but complex life -- i.e., animal life -- requires such a complex sequence of events that we'll never find another human-like population. It goes on to examine how humans are damaging the planet. Did you know each year people cut down enough forest to cover the state of South Carolina?Everything is presented with plenty of objective, scientific information.My favorite show is the first one, since it includes the formation of Earth. Did you know scientists think our planet once had a twin? Or that the moon is drifting away from us?Though the narrator, Dr. Iain Stewart, speaks in a Scottish brogue, I didn't have any trouble understanding him. He's calm and articulate.By the way, you can't help but be reminded of "Planet Earth" as you watch this. A commercial for it is actually the first thing that comes up when you pop in Disc 1.Besides "Planet Earth," I'd recommend pairing this up with An Inconvenient Truth. Or a trip to go see Wall-E.
4.0 out of 5 stars Well put together video
Like most of the BBC documentary this one does not disappoint
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Increadable Must see for everybody
This is a series presented by Dr.Iain Stewart with his refreshing Scottish accent.He has presented this series of how the impact of "Volcano", "Atmosphere", "Ice", and "Oceans" affect the Earth.He finishes the series with his presentation why our planet is unique in the episode "Rare Earth". Few documentaries have me as riveted as this one as Dr.Stewart took me around the world into space and into volcanoes under the sea and ice.But for me the most remarkable of the whole series was the the salt mines in Sicily.The style of presentation of Dr.Stewart is very pleasant which will make it enjoyable for children and adults to watch. This documentary is at par with Life and Planet earth.Bravo to the makers of this documentaries and Dr.Stewart you do more for the environment than fear mongering it brings awareness through education.I hope people watch this on Blue ray to enjoy the great photography.
The Biography
Nice it arrived on time for xmas
Great story well told
This is a great video on how our Earth works, with fantastic photography and a story told by a guy (and various others whom he visits) who really know what he (and they) is talking about After you've seen that, you'll be surprised how different our planet will look for you. His approach of choosing individual topics (volcanoes, air, etc) for segments of this story, rather than geographical areas, and the type of illustrations he provides, is refreshing, interesting, and logical. I wish he would continue with several more topics on related subjects and hence more of this great photography.
Very interesting
Very interesting to watch and keep in my collection
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