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Megans Trettonde: En andeguide, en spöktiger och en skrämmande mamma! (Megan-serien #2)
by Owen JonesMegans Trettonde En andeguide, en spöktiger och en skrämmande mamma! Megan är en tjej med övernaturliga, psykiska krafter som hon inte helt förstår. Hon letar ständigt efter någon som ska råda henne hur hon ska utveckla dem, men de enda hon känner som kan hjälpa henne är döda. Detta avskräcker dock inte Megan från att söka deras hjälp. I den här historien är det Megans trettonde födelsedag och Megans föräldrar och Megan skall handla ,men där sker en incident, som Megan hjälper till att rätta till. Hon tackas av polisen och ambulanspersonalen. Det är första gången hon använder sina krafter för något viktigt. Senare, på eftermiddagen, är det en familjefest på en mark i ett tält, men det är kvällen med hennes vänner som hon verkligen ser fram emot. Hon möter en pojke där och får sin första kyss från någon utanför sin släkt...
Megans Vater Wird Krank: Ein Geisterführer, ein Geistertiger und eine unheimliche Mutter! (Die Megan-Serie #10)
by Owen JonesEin Geistführer, ein Geistertiger und eine unheimliche Mutter! Megan ist eine dreizehnjährige Teenagerin, die erkennt, dass sie über psychische Kräfte verfügt, die andere nicht haben. Zuerst versuchte sie, mit ihrer Mutter über sie zu sprechen, aber mit verheerenden Folgen, so lernte sie, über sie zu schweigen. Einige Leute bieten jedoch Hilfe an, und ein Tier zeigte eine besondere Freundschaft, aber sie waren nicht im normalen Sinne des Wortes „lebendig“. Sie waren weitergegangen. Megan hat drei solcher Freunde: Wacinhinsha, ihr Spirit Guide, der Sioux in seinem letzten Leben auf der Erde gewesen war; ihr Großvater mütterlicherseits, Gramps und ein riesiger sibirischer Tiger namens Grrr. Wacinhinsha ist in allen Bereichen geistig, psychisch und paranormal sehr gut informiert; Ihr Großvater ist ein Novize "Toter" und Grrr kann nur Tiger sprechen, wie man sich vorstellen könnte, und das meiste davon ist natürlich für den Menschen unverständlich. In "Megan's Father Falls Ill" macht sich Megan Sorgen um die Gesundheit ihres Vaters, weil sie ihn noch nie krank gesehen hat. Sie beschließt, ihre psychischen Kräfte einzusetzen, um ihn zu heilen. Am Ende nutzt sie eine Kombination aus ihren Geschenken und dem Internet, um Wege zu finden, die ihm helfen, sich zu erholen. Wacinhinsha hält einen Vortrag über Medizin und ihre Anwendung, insbesondere aus der Sicht des Spiritualisten.
Megans skolprov: En andeguide, en spöktiger och en skrämmande mamma! (Megan-serien #4)
by Owen JonesMegans skolprov En andeguide, en spöktiger och en skrämmande mamma! Megan är en trettonårig tonårsflicka som upptäcker och inser att hon har psykiska krafter som andra inte har. Först försökte hon prata med sin mamma om dem, men med katastrofala konsekvenser, så hon lärde sig att hålla tyst om dem. Vissa erbjuder dock sin hjälp och ett djur visade en speciell vänskap, men de levde inte i ordets rätta mening. De hade ju avlidit. Megan har tre sådana vänner: Wacinhinsha, hennes andliga guid, som hade varit Sioux i sitt senaste liv på jorden; hennes farfar, Gramps och en enorm sibirisk tiger som heter Grrr. Wacinhinsha är extremt kunnig i allt andligt, psykiskt och paranormalt. Hennes farfar är en nybörjare '' död person '' och Grrr kan bara prata Tiger, som man kan förstå och det mesta är naturligtvis obegripligt för människor. I 'Megans skolprov' är Megan oroad över sina prov eftersom de är de första riktiga prov som hon någonsin gjort. Hon oroar sig bokstavligen sjuk, men Wacinhinsha, hennes andliga Guid, ger henne ett pep-talk och får Megan att klara sig igenom detta..
Megans skolresa: En andeguide, en spöktiger och en skrämmande mamma! (Megan-serien #3)
by Owen JonesMegans skolresa En andeguide, en spöktiger och en skrämmande mamma! Megan är en 13-årig tonårsflicka som inser att hon har psykiska krafter som andra inte har. Först försökte hon prata med sin mamma om dem, men med katastrofala konsekvenser, så hon lärde sig att vara tyst om dem. Vissa människor erbjöd sig dock att hjälpa och ett djur visade en speciell vänskap, men de var inte "levande" i ordets normala mening. De hade gått vidare. Megan har tre sådana vänner: Wacinhinsha, hennes Andliga Guide, som hade varit Sioux i sitt senaste liv på jorden; hennes morfar, Gramps och en enorm sibirisk tiger som heter Grrr. Wacinhinsha är oerhört kunnig i alla saker andliga, psykiska och paranormala; hennes farfar är en nybörjare "död person" och Grrr kan bara tala via Megans tankar, som man kan föreställa sig, det mesta är naturligtvis obegripligt för människor. I det här avsnittet i Megans liv tas hon och resten av eleverna i hennes årskull i skolan på en skolutflykt. Det borde vara ett årligt evenemang, men skolan har inte alltid råd att finansiera dem. Den här visar sig vara exceptionell för Megan när hon får en inblick i livet för människor som levde i en tid för mycket länge sedan. Följ Megan när hon försöker lära sig mer av sin skolutflykt till det förflutna och läs råden som hennes Andeguide ger henne om hur man bäst kan göra detta.
Megan’s Grootouders Komen op Bezoek: Een Spirituele Gids, Een Geesttijger en Een Erg Angstaanjagende Moeder! (De paranormale Megan-reeks #9)
by Owen JonesMegan’s Grootouders Komen op Bezoek Een Spirituele Gids, Een Geesttijger en Een Erg Angstaanjagende Moeder Megan krijgt wat heel welkome steun wanneer haar grootouders op bezoek komen vanuit west Wales Megan’s grootouders bellen op een avond onverwacht op om te vragen of ze voor het weekeinde op bezoek mogen komen. Megan en haar ouders zijn bezorgd dat één van hen misschien ziek is, maar dat is niet het geval. Ze hebben gewoon meer tijd nu ze op pensioen zijn en willen Megan beter leren kennen. Het weekeinde heeft vele verrassingen in petto, maar de beste voor Megan is dat haar grootouders welwillend staan tegenover wat ze gelooft en ze zelfs de aanwezigheid van Grrr kunnen voelen. ‘Megan’s Grootouders Komen op Bezoek’ is de negende kortroman in ‘De Megan Reeks’, welke als rode draad de psychiche ontwikkeling heeft van Megan, een tienermeisje, wiens vader welwillend is geworden tegenover haar geloof in geesten, familairen en Spirituele Gidsen, terwijl haar moeder er nog steeds tegen is.
Megatrends 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism
by Patricia AburdeneAburdene's projected megatrend looks at ethics, values and spirituality in business as well as socially-responsible investing.
Mehmed Ali: From Ottoman Governor to Ruler of Egypt (Makers of the Muslim World #8)
by Khaled FahmyKavalali Mehmed Ali Pasha (c. 1770 - 1849), often dubbed "the founder of modern Egypt", was one of the most important figures in the history of the Ottoman Empire. Born in what is now Greece, and seemingly headed for an everyday existence as a married tobacco trader, he joined the Ottoman army at the age of thirty, and went on to become the ruler of Egypt for nearly half a century. Conqueror of Sudan and Syria, despot, and eventually a threat to the Ottoman Empire itself, he established both mass industrialisation and the mass-farming of cotton, and secured hereditary rule for his descendents. In this insightful and well-constructed biography, Khaled Fahmy assesses the infamous leader's life, and his contribution to Egyptian, and more broadly, Islamic history. Khaled Fahmy is Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at New York University. He is the author of All the Pasha's Men: Mehmed Ali, His Army and the Making of Modern Egypt.
Meilleurs et simples plans de lecture de la Bible pour débutants: Lisez la Bible en 30 jours
by Brian GugasComment lire la Bible pour débutants, par où commencer? C'est vraiment la première question qui vous vient à l'esprit lorsque vous commencez votre voyage biblique. Et vous n'êtes pas le seul à faire face à ce dilemme. Meilleur ordre pour lire la Bible pour la première fois. C'est une autre question qui se pose tout le temps. Ne vous inquiétez pas, ce livre vous aidera avec des plans de lecture de la Bible très simples pour les débutants * Le but de ce livre est de vous donner un aperçu rapide, mais quelque peu approfondi de la Bible. * Il n'y a rien de bien ou de mal en ce qui concerne l'ordre que vous choisissez et la façon dont vous le faites aussi longtemps que vous êtes fidèle à la parole de Dieu et complétez tout le plan de lecture. Dans ce livre Nous examinerons diverses manières de «couvrir» la Bible en trente jours. Je vous encourage à choisir celui sur lequel vous pouvez vous engager sans réserve. 11 plans de lecture auxquels vous donnez un ordre pour commencer à lire la Bible Plans de lecture chronologique de la Bible Plan de lecture chapitre par chapitre et verset par verset vous donnant un style de version courte Plans de lecture par sujet Il couvre également les plans et l'ordre de lecture basés: Lire pour la connaissance, la sagesse, la vérité, la formation et l'apprentissage. Nous lisons dans le but de le connaître, de grandir en lui, de nous render humbles envers lui. Bonne lecture et ayez cette persévérance pour terminer l'étude biblique.
Meinetwegen – nenn es Gott: Sinn und Unsinn von Religion und Religiosität
by Werner GrossDieses Sachbuch widmet sich der Frage, welchen Sinn Religiosität heute noch hat und wo Psychologen Warnschilder aufstellen. Religionen haben heutzutage ein janusköpfiges Gesicht: Einerseits sind sie für viele Menschen seelische Unterstützung und Hilfe (nicht nur) in Krisensituationen – andererseits geschehen in ihrem Namen Selbstmordattentate und unter ihrem Deckmantel blüht(e) der sexuelle Missbrauch an Kindern. Religionen haben weltweit ihre Unschuld verloren. Aber was sind eigentlich Religionen? Wie sind sie entstanden? Wie haben sie sich im Laufe der Zeit verändert? Was sind die positiven Seiten der Religionen – was die problematischen? Wo helfen sie und wo schaden sie? Wodurch unterscheiden sie sich – und was ist ihnen gemeinsam? Aus dem Inhalt: Religionen: Welterklärungs- und Sinnsysteme, die sich (fast) immer für das einzig wahre, ewige und endgültige Erklärungssystem halten. – Sie strukturieren diffus-subjektive innere Wahrheiten und unstrukturierte Situationen und versuchen Unbegreifliches begreifbar zu machen. – Urvertrauen, Symbole, rituelle Handlungsweisen. – Was sind spirituelle Erleuchtungserfahrungen? – Ursprung aller Religionen ist die Angst, die Leere, das Sinnlose, der Tod. – Religionen sind gute Führer in dunkler Nacht – tagsüber sollte man sich besser auf die eigenen Augen verlassen. Über den Autor: Werner Gross, Dipl.-Psych., Psychotherapeut, Supervisor und Coach.
Meir Kahane: The Public Life and Political Thought of an American Jewish Radical
by Shaul MagidThe life and politics of an American Jewish activist who preached radical and violent means to Jewish survivalMeir Kahane came of age amid the radical politics of the counterculture, becoming a militant voice of protest against Jewish liberalism. Kahane founded the Jewish Defense League in 1968, declaring that Jews must protect themselves by any means necessary. He immigrated to Israel in 1971, where he founded KACH, an ultranationalist and racist political party. He would die by assassination in 1990. Shaul Magid provides an in-depth look at this controversial figure, showing how the postwar American experience shaped his life and political thought.Magid sheds new light on Kahane’s radical political views, his critique of liberalism, and his use of the “grammar of race” as a tool to promote Jewish pride. He discusses Kahane’s theory of violence as a mechanism to assure Jewish safety, and traces how his Zionism evolved from a fervent support of Israel to a belief that the Zionist project had failed. Magid examines how tradition and classical Jewish texts profoundly influenced Kahane’s thought later in life, and argues that Kahane’s enduring legacy lies not in his Israeli career but in the challenge he posed to the liberalism and assimilatory project of the postwar American Jewish establishment.This incisive book shows how Kahane was a quintessentially American figure, one who adopted the radicalism of the militant Left as a tenet of Jewish survival.
Meister Eckhart
by Kurt Flasch Aaron Vanides Anne SchindelRenowned philosopher Kurt Flasch offers a full-scale reappraisal of the life and legacy of Meister Eckhart, the medieval German theologian, philosopher, and alleged mystic who was active during the Avignon Papacy of the fourteenth century and posthumously condemned as a heretic by Pope John XXII. Disputing his subject's frequent characterization as a hero of a modern, syncretic spirituality, Flasch attempts to free Eckhart from the "Mystical Flood" by inviting his readers to think along with Eckhart in a careful rereading of his Latin and German works. This fascinating study makes a powerful case for Eckhart's position as an important philosopher of the time rather than a mystic and casts new light on an important figure of the Middle Ages whose ideas attracted considerable attention from such diverse modern thinkers as Schopenhauer, Vivekananda, Suzuki, Fromm, and Derrida.
Meister Eckhart's Book of Secrets: Meditations on Letting Go and Finding True Freedom
by Jon M. Sweeney Mark S. BurrowsAn elegant rendering of the great mystic's thoughts on the mysteries of the authentic life <P><P>This is a little book about soul freedom. It is a book about discovering the secret to all the things we most desire: contentment, meaning, peace of mind, and true freedom. This skillfully edited translation of selections from the writings of Meister Eckhart provides a roadmap to the spiritual life for contemporary seekers. <P><P> Eckhart takes us on a journey of discovery; a journey in which we learn to let go, relinquish our need to know everything, and lose those things that we think are important for a life of worth. And in the end he shows us that the true secret is this: to find yourself, you must lose yourself.Here is timeless wisdom from a medieval mystic who has influenced a wide range of spiritual teachers and mystics both inside and outside the Christian tradition. Erich Fromm, Arthur Schopenhauer, Dag Hammarskjöld, Eckhart Tolle, Richard Rohr, D. T. Suzuki, Rudolf Steiner, and Matthew Fox have all credited Eckhart as being an important influence on their thought. In addition, his work has influenced the development of 20th-century American Buddhism and the Theosophical tradition.Divided into five sections—Seeking the Light, Facing Darkness, Risking Love, Knowing Nothing, and Embracing Everything—the book leads readers on the path to an authentic spiritual life.
Meister Eckhart, from Whom God Hid Nothing: Sermons, Writings, and Sayings
by EckhartThis introduction to the writing and preaching of the greatest medieval European mystic contains selections from his sermons, treatises, and sayings, as well as Table Talk, the records of his informal advice to his spiritual children.
Meister Eckhart: A Mystic-Warrior for Our Times
by Matthew FoxThough he lived in the thirteenth century, Meister Eckhart’s deeply ecumenical teachings were in many ways modern. He taught about what we call ecology, championed artistic creativity, and advocated for social, economic, and gender justice. All these elements have inspired spiritual maverick Matthew Fox and influenced his Creation Spirituality. Here, Fox creates metaphorical meetings between Eckhart and Teilhard de Chardin, Thich Nhat Hanh, Carl Jung, Black Elk, Rumi, Adrienne Rich, and other radical thinkers. The result is profoundly insightful, substantive, and inspiring.
Meister Eckhart: The Essential Sermons, Commentaries, Treatises And Defense
by Edmund Colledge Bernard McGinn Houston SmithMeister Eckhart (c. 1260-1327) was a Dominican philosopher and spiritual master whose thought is among the most daring and difficult in the history of western mysticism. This volume contains his technical Latin writings and more popular German sermons.
Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew (Jewish Lives)
by Jeremy DauberA spirited dive into the life and career of a performer, writer, and director who dominated twentieth-century American comedy Mel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is one of the great comic voices of the twentieth century. Having won almost every entertainment award there is, Brooks has straddled the line between outsider and insider, obedient and rebellious, throughout his career, making out-of-bounds comedy the American mainstream. Jeremy Dauber argues that throughout Brooks&’s extensive body of work—from Your Show of Shows to Blazing Saddles to Young Frankenstein to Spaceballs—the comedian has seen the most success when he found a balance between his unflagging, subversive, manic energy and the constraints imposed by comedic partners, the Hollywood system, and American cultural mores. Dauber also explores how Brooks&’s American Jewish humor went from being solely for niche audiences to an essential part of the American mainstream, paving the way for generations of Jewish (and other) comedians to come.
Mel Gibson's Passion and Philosophy
by William Irwin Jorge J. GraciaMel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ has become one of the most controversial films ever made, and it is already a blockbuster of cinematography. Its defenders passionately regard it as one of the most moving and influential pieces of religious art ever created. But its detractors argue with comparable vehemence that the violence and gore it contains, its alleged anti-Semitism, a particular take on the Christian message, and the lack of historical and Biblical accuracy, make it nothing more than a kind of political propaganda. Father Thomas Rosica hailed as one of the great masterpieces of religious art, but the secular humanist Paul Kurtz thinks of it as a political weapon in the hands of the religious right. Film critics are divided in their judgment, giving the film anywhere from no stars to five stars. Regardless of what one thinks of the film, however, its impact both personal and social is beyond question.
Mel Gibson's Passion and Philosophy: The Cross, the Questions, the Controversy
by Jorge J. E. GraciaIn Mel Gibson's Passion and Philosophy (Volume 10 in the series, Popular Culture and Philosophy), twenty philosophers with widely varying religious and philosophical backgrounds examine all the most important issues raised by the movie (The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson's spectacular film about the death of Jesus), without ridicule or rancor.
Melanie and the Modeling Mess (The Twelve Candles Club #5)
by Elaine L. SchulteA Modeling Stint + Four Klutzes = One Wild Fashion Show! Abnew face has moved into Santa Rosita Estates, and her name is Melanie Lin. Becky, Cara, Tricia, and Jess are very impressed when they discover that their beautiful new Asian friend is also a model--but inside, Melanie is far from confident about herself. With a wacky Chinese aunt and a younger brother who runs around karate-chopping her friends, Melanie wishes her family wouldn't make their heritage so obvious. More than anything, she wants to feel as if she belongs, and she's sure that being part of the Twelve Candles Club will do just that. Determined to fit in, Melanie offers to get modeling jobs for her new friends--but when Tricia, Becky, Jess, and Cara show off their modeling skills, it looks as if the fashion show might be heading for disaster! Watch Out! Melanie's Stuck Her Foot in Her Mouth Again!
Melchizedek and the Mystery of Fire: A Treatise in Three Parts
by Manly P. HallOriginally published in 1926, this short book focused on the symbolism surrounding the ancient patriarch Melchizedek serves as a concise introduction to important imperceptible truths."The elaborate rituals of the ancient Mysteries and the simpler ceremonials of modern religious institutions had a common purpose. Both were designed to preserve, by means of symbolic dramas and processionals, certain secret and holy processes, by the understanding of which man may more intelligently work out his salvation. The pages which follow will be devoted to an interpretation of some of these allegories according to the doctrine of the ancient seers and sages."
Melnitz
by Charles LewinskyThe international-bestselling saga of a large and colorful Jewish family buffeted from quiet respectability-of-sorts in 1871 to the Nazi death camps of 1945. 1871: cattle-dealer Solomon Meijer has made a reputation for himself as one of the few honest Jews in Endingen, a rare Swiss town in which Jews are allowed to reside. He leads a largely untroubled life, rewarded by his work and comforted at home by his wife and two daughters. But all of this is set to end when he answers a knock at the door in the middle of the night. On the doorstep stands his young distant cousin, Janki, half-dead and begging for refuge. The pitiful figure is invited in and given a coveted place in the bosom of the family, but when Janki recovers and regains his ambition and his fine-looks, he will change the Meijer family's lives for generations to come. . . In the tradition of the great family romances of the 19th century, Melnitz is the saga of the Swiss-Jewish Meijer family, spanning five generations from the Franco-Prussian War to World War II. It is a novel of fate, fortune, and great falls; a homage to the sunken world of Yiddish culture and a celebration of the enduring spirit of biting Jewish humor.
Melody Gardens: Spring Day
by Janeta MunroSpring Day is Tilly&’s favorite day of the year when the magical park across the street transforms from a barren landscape into a beautiful garden within a single day. She, and her best friend, Macey, love to watch as each tree takes its turn to &‘spring-out&’ in its own unique way.Only one thing could mar Tilly&’s day, and that is the presence of grasshoppers. Unfortunately, Roger, who lives down the street, has them as pets. Roger&’s mum makes him release his them on Spring Day, right when Tilly is skipping along the footpath under his window. She freaks out when one lands on her, but Roger thinks this is funny. However, when Macey kills one of his pets, Roger is enraged, and so embarks on a mission of revenge. Throughout the day he tries to torment Tilly with the grasshoppers he re-captures, but his day goes from bad to worse as each of his poor choices result in unpleasant outcomes.Old Mai is an ancient tree who grows at the end of the park. Early in the morning she gifts Tilly with a special leaf. She also enlists the help of the Chime Maker to encourage Roger to change his mind about seeking revenge on the girls.When Roger gives up chasing the girls, he pays Old Mai a visit, and realizes she has killed two of his grasshoppers. His anger erupts against her, and he tries to destroy Tilly&’s leaf. An amusing altercation between Old Mai and Roger results in him learning this lesson; it is far better to forgive than to receive the reward of revenge.Old Mai is always the last tree in the park to spring-out. She puts on the Retell--a light-show of events that have happened in the park throughout the year. The last scene is of Tilly holding up a small glowing plant. As Old Mai dims her leaves and darkness descends, she releases small edible tufts into the air. While adults and children catch and eat the tufts, Tilly searches for her leaf. As she reaches up to touch the tuft that is still attached to it, time stands still.The Tuftling sprouts while Tilly watches on, but then it comes under attack from of a huge, nasty-looking grasshopper. Tilly freaks out and tries to get help but no-one can save the Tuftling because they are all suspended in time. Despite her fear, she decides to save the Tuftling herself. An epic battle ensues, resulting in Tilly triumphing over the grasshopper, and her fear.The Chime Maker--the only other person not suspended in time--explains the circumstances surrounding the sprouting of the Tuftling and why Old Mai chose to help Tilly overcome her fear in this way. Time resumes as Tilly receives the Tuftling into her care and then she rehearses the tale of the Tuftling to the townsfolk.Once home, Tilly looks out her window and admires the brilliantly lit park. A grasshopper lands on her window sill, and she flicks it away with her finger, vowing she will never to be afraid of them again.The story ends with the Chime Maker discussing the day&’s events with Old Mai, and planning for the day of the Melody Pod Fall.
Melody of the Soul: A Wwii Women's Fiction Novel (Music of Hope #1)
by Liz TolsmaBy 1943, Anna Zadok, a Jewish Christian living in Prague, has lost everything, including her career as a concert violinist and almost her entire family. The only person she has left is her beloved grandmother, and she's determined to keep her safe. But protecting Grandmother won't be easy--not with a Nazi officer billeted below them.Anna must keep a low profile. There's one thing she refuses to give up, though. Despite instruments being declared illegal, Anna defiantly continues to practice her violin. She has to believe that the war will end someday and her career will be waiting. Fortunately for Anna, the officer, Horst Engel, enjoys her soothing music. It distracts him from his dissatisfaction with Nazi ideology and reminds him that beauty still exists in an increasingly ugly world.When his neighbors face deportation, Horst is moved to risk everything to hide them. Anna finds herself falling in love with the handsome officer and his brave heart. But what he reveals to her might break her trust and stop the music forever. . . .
Meltdown
by Chuck HoltonThe global war on terror has reached catastrophic proportions, leading the U.S. Special Operations EOD team-Task Force Valor-to Chernobyl, where ghosts of past disasters are nothing compared to the nuclear nightmare about to unfold. With CIA Agent Mary "Phoenix" Walker heading her first Special Ops mission and Master Sergeant Bobby Sweeney fighting demons on and off the battlefield, Task Force Valor races to stop a terrorist threat in the Ukraine before Europe is turned into a radioactive wasteland. But when the terror reaches American shores, the team is powerless to help until they can save themselves. And when they finally track down the source of the chaos, what they find is worse than anything they could have imagined.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Meltdown (Task Force Valor Series #3)
by Chuck HoltonThe global war on terror has reached catastrophic proportions, leading the U.S. Special Operations team Task Force Valor to Chernobyl, where ghosts of past disasters are nothing compared to the nuclear nightmare about to unfold.