Carol Costa

Messages received at a s ance, followed by an attempt on her life and a fire that destroyed her art gallery, prompt Jenna to return to a small, quaint village in Italy to verify her father's reincarnation there. Jenna's high school sweetheart, Larry, now a Homicide Detective, wants Jenna safely away from New York city and her abusive, dangerous ex-boyfriend, Rico, the heir apparent to the Pereilli crime family. In Italy, Jenna is welcomed by Mario, an artist and good friend to Jenna and her father. Mario's new young wife is experiencing a difficult pregnancy. Mario needs help running his gallery, taking care of his wife, and dealing with his wife's disabled sister, Rosa. Jennais happy to stay at Mario's house and help out. Dealing with Rosa is a challenge, but Rosa grudgingly accepts Jenna's friendship. As Jenna settles into life in the village, Rico is obsessed by his desire to kill Jenna. Despite the warnings and sanctions his family heap on him, Rico finds people he can pay to enable him to reach his goal, Jenna's violent death. The peace and security Jenna finds in the village is suddenly shattered when Rico finds her. His second attempt to murder Jenna ends in tragedy for Rico. Then, a stunning secret about Rosa is revealed. In the end, a tiny birthmark of a crescent moon on a newborn child restores Jenna's faith in life, her future, and the endless journey of the human soul.

Video Poker: Play Longer with Less Risk presents a sensible, easy method for playing one of the most popular casino games. Beginning gamblers as well as seasoned players will benefit from a strategy that helps them play longer with less risk. "Jacks or Better," "Four of a Kind," "Double Down," "Deuces Wild," and "Sneak Peak" are featured with step-by-step instructions. The unique playing system is explained in detail so that players can apply the technique to any of the flashing, spinning variations of Video Poker. Advice on identifying poker machines with more liberal payouts is also included. With a business background in accounting and taxes, Carol Costa has combined her love of gambling with her understanding of finance. While this book doesn't promise the reader big winnings, it does offer a conservative approach to Video Poker that allows players to derive more pleasure from the game by helping them to win smaller amounts more consistently. Costa's book is not for the high roller, but for the average person who enjoys the challenge of playing Video Poker and the social aspects of gaming. Video Poker shows the player how to stay in the game without risking the rent money. It teaches gamblers how to play sensibly and responsibly, and have fun doing it.