This Is Planet Earth is dedicated to the wonders of Planet Earth, the most amazing place in the known Universe.

The shocking inside story of the fight to halt climate change over the past twenty-five years by a world-renowned scientist.

An illustrated visit to the tropical arctic of 205 million years ago when Greenland was green.

A unique guide to the science of the atmosphere, its history and the people who discovered it.

From artificial glaciers in the Himalayas to painted mountains in Peru, electrified reefs in the Maldives to garbage islands in the Caribbean, the author found people doing the most extraordinary things to solve the problems that we ourselves have created.

The tide is important to Earth's climate, the biological productivity of our seas, and our hunt for renewable energy sources. It is also thought to have played a role in the evolution of life on Earth. This book explains the nature and cause of the tide, its observation and prediction, unusual tides, and their relevance to us.

Antarctica attracts great interest from political leaders, journalists, and public audiences around the world. In this Very Short Introduction, Klaus Dodds presents a modern account of Antarctica, looking closely at contemporary developments in commerce, science, sovreignty, and governance.

The fascinating lives and puzzling demise of some of the largest animals on earth.

Placing twenty first-century climate change in deep context, A Brief History of Earth is an indispensable look at where we've been and where we're going.Features original illustrations depicting Earth history and nearly 50 figures (maps, tables, photographs, graphs).

A unique guide to the science of the atmosphere, its history and the people who discovered it.