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Earthquakes are sudden, unpredictable movements of the Earth’s
crust. Certain parts of the world are especially susceptible to these
types of catastrophic events.
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Our planet’s untouched natural environments are shrinking, due
to pressure from human populations.
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Fires strike when the air is hot and the land is dry. They spread
when high winds fan the flames. This episode profiles the 2007
California wildfires, the Los Alamos Research Lab super computer
‘Blue Mountain’ that simulated fire spread, the Fire Camera system
in Australia, and the fire festival in Spain.
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With average temperatures rising globally, floods are becoming
more frequent and prolonged.
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Forests currently account for nearly 10% of the Earth’s surface,
but are dwindling due to the demands of an increasing population
and industry.
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The world’s glaciers are breaking away and melting at a rate that
cannot be replenished.
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The bulk of the earth’s fresh water is locked away in polar ice caps,
and 90% of the world’s ice can be found in Antarctica.
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Islands provide unique environments isolated from major land masses. We look at some of the most isolated and beautiful islands on the planet, including Easter Island with its stone sculptures, the treeless expanses of the Shetland Islands of Scotland, and the Pharaoh Islands, initially settled by Irish monks and Vikings.
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Lakes are bodies of water not connected to an ocean. Just three
percent of the world’s water is fresh, with two-thirds being locked
away in polar or glacial ice. Russia’s Lake Baikal and the Great
Lake System of North America make up as much as half of what’s
left over.
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Of all the planets, Mars has an environment most like Earth. We
look at the multiple missions to Mars, and the technology employed
by NASA in its probes to assist with the search for water
and life on Mars.
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More than half of the world’s population depends on the rivers that
are fed by the ice and snow that form in mountain ranges.
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This show looks at the oceans of the world and the marine life that
inhabits them. The Great Barrier Reef, marine scientific research,
Whale Sharks, The Mexican Turtle Center, Albatross, Seals, mini
submarines and big wave tow-in surfers are all reliant on conditions
only made possible in oceans.
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Coral reefs are incredibly bio-diverse areas formed in nutrient-poor
water. Over millions of years the cumulative work of tiny coral polyps
has built vast formations that support coral, plants and other
species.
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Lakes and rivers constitute only one-percent of the Earth’s water,
but are vital to all land-based life.
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Across the void of space, the other planets in our solar system all
have environments that are hostile to life as we know it.
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Storms manifest as Hurricanes, Cyclones, Sandstorms, Sea
Storms and Tornadoes. Some geographic locations are more
susceptible to cyclogenesis and the resulting devastation.
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A yellow dwarf star that fuses hydrogen atoms into helium and
releases huge amounts of energy in the process, the Sun provides
light and warmth that makes our Earth habitable.
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The tropics of the world feature the broadest range of plant and
animal life. Tropical forests use intense sunlight to replenish the
atmosphere with oxygen and water vapor.
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Housing, clean water, sanitization and transportation are all crucial
to a functional city.
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Volcanic eruptions are devastating, yet people continue to reside
near active volcanoes as the ash and lava enrich the soil.
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Some areas are too harsh to be inhabited by civilization. Others
have survived through conservation efforts, such as the parks
protected as World Heritage Sites. The last great wilderness is
Antarctica, which belongs to no country and is protected from exploitation
by its subzero climate.
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The hasakeh is a completely flat boat that is used by lifeguards in Israel. The sea can be a dangerous place and the race is on.
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Fitzgerald's success with THIS SIDE OF PARADISE enabled him to marry Zelda Sayre and enjoy celebrity, partying and visits to Europe and writing for Hollywood. Zelda's schizophrenia and his deepening alcoholism were the background for work on TENDER IS THE NIGHT. He died in 1940 with his novel THE LAST TYCOON only half finished.
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This program suggests that just taking a few moments to think about the end of our lives, talking with family and friends about our wishes regarding organ donation, burial or cremation and getting round to making a will can be the best present we can leave behind.
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This film is centered around the mother of a large extended family of Jordanians living in Amman. We meet women who have different views of the traditional role of wives and mothers, a Tunisian girl who longs to find her own apartment, and a Jordanian woman who is a commercial pilot flying jets.
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These video biographies reveal the lives, careers, times, and literature of twenty five major American and British authors. Illustrations, diary extracts, letters, conversations, music of the time and narration recreate the aura of each, with works carefully placed in biographical context.
check individual tittles for times.
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Malaysia...a land rich in natural wonders, history, culture and traditions, Journey through time..to old-world charm, ageless beauty and a wealth of history.. where early Indian and Chinese traders as well as successive Portuguese, Dutch and English colonists left their indelible architectural and cultural marks.
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THE FASCINATING WORLD OF BUTTERFLIES illustrates the beauty of butterflies with rarely seen images of their life cycle, including the caterpillar and chrysalis stages. Amazingly, butterflies have been around since the days of the dinosaurs. Their wings are covered with millions of scales; intriguingly, they smell with their antennae and taste with their feet. Their proboscis, which functions as a sort of flexible drinking straw allows them to drink nectar from flowers, and other liquids, is somewhat like an elephants trunk.
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A fashion designer for a street wear label reveals the process that turns the sketch in his notebook into a garment hanging on the rack in a clothing shop. We follow all the steps in the process.
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Fast Food is a fixture in the United States that is now spreading around the world. But it's more than just burgers and fries. We've always needed food on the go. Unwrap the socio-economic origins and the impact on lifestyles.
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Some say life without fat would be like love without passion. It's what carries and delivers the flavor in our food. However, the modern message is fat is bad. We explore the connection between fat, flavor, fads and flab.
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History tells of cultures that grew and flourished, only to disappear. <br><br> The question is whether we will experience the same fate. Will the earth end up as a barren planet, razed to the ground by nuclear weapons, earthquakes, or floods? Has it happened before? Will it happen again the way prophets have predicted time and again? Following some of the traces left behind by our ancestors-and consulting todays religious leaders, scientists and philosophers-this extraordinary documentary reveals a startling picture of mankinds very early existence and a glimpse Into the future.
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The discovery of oil in the Middle East sparked worldwide interest for its acquisition and control. Over the past 100 years, struggles for power and wealth have kept the Middle East at the center of world conflict.
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Part 1 chronicles the discovery of oil in Persia in 1908; the tumultuous claims placed on Middle East territories and conclude with the British being sent home from Iran in the 1950s. This episode explores the sphere of interest, power politics, oil's role in both World Wars, American influence, the Saudi empire, the exile of Britain, and the Shaw's rise to power and the start of turmoil between the nations of the Middle East.
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Part 2 profiles the history of Middle East oil beginning in the early 1970's. It chronicles the oil embargo and the resulting rise in import prices as foreign leaders attempt to negotiate. Tensions in the Middle East begin to heighten as conflicting groups become more violent with each other and foreign powers. Assassinations, hostage situations and torture are tearing the region apart. American female soldiers fighting in the Gulf War sparks interests in women's rights in Saudi Arabia. Fundamentalist groups react to this and become even more oppressive and aggressive.
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Part 3 profiles the after effects of the second gulf war. Iraq, which once played a major role in the Middle East oil trade, is struggling to gain stability. Exemplifying this is the city of Kirkuk, one of the two largest oil regions in the country, where oil brought destruction and discrimination against the Kurds. In Iran, controversy surrounds the Sunni and Shiite's and the struggle for everyday life. This episode also shows the disparity between north and south Tehran and the south's disappointment with failed promises by president Ahmadinijhad. In stark contrast lies Kuwait and Saudi Arabia where modernization is far beyond that of Iran and Iraq.
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The all-important area of raising money is the central topic of this program, helping entrepreneurs develop a clear sense of their financial needs and how they are going to be met. This program will address such topics as lending decisions, short term, intermediate term and long-term financing; credit; approaching lenders; financial statements and funding sources.
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This video helps students understand the origins and concepts behind Pythagorean theory thus enabling them to appreciate the role of mathematics in everyday life. PYTHAGORAS examines the role of mathematics and numerical relationships in atomic theory and Newtonian mechanics, in stock exchanges and commodities, in Mandelbrot Set fractals and the basic foundations of musical organization. Architecture illustrates the abstractions of Pythagorean perceptions, as does the bounce of popular music and the order of the cosmos. Theory and reality intertwine in a vivid illustration of the influence of the long-dead ancient's thought.
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This video helps students understand the origins and concepts behind Pythagoean theory thus enabling them to appreciate the role of mathematics in everyday life. PYTHAGORAS examines the role of mathematics and numerical relationships in atomic theory and Newtonian mechanics, in stock exchanges and commodities, in Mandelbrot Set fractals and the basic foundations of musical organization. Architecture illustrates the abstractions of Pythagorean perceptions, as does the bounce of popular music and the order of the cosmos. Theory and reality intertwine in a vivid illustration of the influence of the long-dead ancient's thought.
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FLIGHT TO MARS is largely an account of the inception and development of the Beagle 2 Mars Lander by its scientist-designer Colin Pillinger. In 1996, after NASA speculated on the discovery of Martian microfossils and revealed that water percolated through the Martian substructure, he and his colleagues set out to design a more compact and efficient vehicle for exploring the surface.
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Florida was discovered on March 27, 1513, by Juan Ponce de Leon who claimed it for the king of Spain. He had come in search of gold and the Fountain of Youth; he found neither, butÊnamed it La Florida, the Land of Flowers. The Europeans (Spanish, English, French) engaged in a succession of bloody conflicts and diplomatic maneuvers to possess the land, subduing the native inhabitants, and trying to convert them to Christianity.
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The moon seems familiar, yet less than 20 humans have ever visited it. What would it be like to live on its surface and when will we all be able to take holidays to the Moon?
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Food plays a large role in the most intimate and profound human experiences, from courtship to weddings and funerals. Customs range from delicious to demanding, and vary among individuals and cultures.
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This series explores the technology and science behind our food supply. Young presenters guide viewers through recent technological advances in food cultivation, processing and packaging, and marketing and development. The often-conflicting interests of consumer advocates, environmentalists, nutritionists, scientists and food manufacturers are highlighted and discussed. Economic motives behind the food industry and how these affect the ways food is grown, processed and distributed are examined. Programs encourage students to question and challenge food industry practices, such as the use of non-recyclable packaging, marketing tactics.
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Foodessence is a 13-part documentary series that presents food anthropology from around the world. Each episode concentrates on one food (or related topic), setting it in its historic and cultural and technical background. There are amazing facts, fascinating history, and intriguing insights seasoned with expert commentary.
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Toni Morrison was winner of the 1993 Nobel Prize in literature. Her life and work have meant a lot to a whole generation of young African American women. This video reveals a personal portrait of Professor Morrison while analyzing her intentions and techniques of composition. Interwoven are scenes of four students discussing her as a role model.
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Redefining luxury, the Four Seasons empire has grown
to 79 world-class hotels in 33 countries. It began in 1961
with a single motel on Toronto's seedy Jarvis Street.
Since then, founder Isadore Sharp has revolutionized the
hotel business.
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