William G. Young – författare

An essential resource based on a solid research platform, this book will provide dental clinical professionals with the missing links they seek to diagnose, prevent, manage, restore and rehabilitate the worn dentition more confidently. It will be of value to dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and students in these areas.

KEY FEATURES

• Covers all forms of toothwear and dental erosion across all age-groups • Includes discussion of best practice management strategies • Discusses aetiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment in a clinical context • Contains many full colour clinical illustrations and schematic conceptualisations • Brings together the latest clinical views and research with a wide range of international contributors

An essential resource based on a solid research platform, this book will provide dental clinical professionals with the missing links they seek to diagnose, prevent, manage, restore and rehabilitate the worn dentition more confidently. It will be of value to dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and students in these areas.

KEY FEATURES

• Covers all forms of toothwear and dental erosion across all age-groups • Includes discussion of best practice management strategies • Discusses aetiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment in a clinical context • Contains many full colour clinical illustrations and schematic conceptualisations • Brings together the latest clinical views and research with a wide range of international contributors

Some people described Jacob Gunn as being born with a chip on his shoulder. Throughout most of his childhood and all of his adult activities, Jacob held a disdain for the word “trust.” His life experiences caused him to believe trust was illusive or imaginary. He believes there are no half-truths or comparative truths, and truth is too often based on uneducated faith on words instead of actions.

This story follows his perception and application of trust. His youthful brilliance, defiance, and unfilled need to be respected had driven him to develop strength and skills that the Navy and the CIA would later deem fitting for assignments in Naval Intelligence and as a covert agent.

Jacob excelled in the mental and physical endeavors during his schooling, duties as a Navy officer, and his assigned CIA work. He was headstrong and dedicated to completing his agency’s potentially dangerous assignments. He was thrust into a world of intrigue and suspense. He was given leadership positions for which he had not been completely prepared. He discovered that most everything he saw or heard needed verification or proof before it could be considered real and trustworthy.

“To survive, I must not trust anyone. I’ll believe it when I see it.”

He discovered that the promise of survival from those he thought he should be able to trust was not certain some wanted him to fail. He operated on the principle of “Verify, then Trust,” not the other way around. He began to question if the CIA could be trusted. He used his heightened senses and self-interest to guide him when under pressure and without clear direction. Yet would trust in himself and his self-interest lead him to success or potential destruction?

During the process of gaining experience, he began to learn about some of his strengths and weaknesses and finally began to recognize an intervening force of protection.

This is the second of a three-part series of Jacob Gunn: Reserved Trust.

Jacob grew into adulthood detesting the word "trust." During his personal relationships and always within his investigations, Jacob consistently questioned if his sources of information were trustworthy. He grappled with the possibility his trust given today might become a maybe trust situation later. He believes trust is frequently and carelessly based upon unverified information. Both truth and trust can be significantly impacted by fear. He believed there are no absolutes for truth and fiercely avoided group think or public opinions.

He excelled during the completion of his first covert mission, even though some of his superiors expected him to fail. He overcame potentially fatal traps set for him during his covert assignment focused on taking down the criminal enterprise headed by a man named Harod Tolsky. Jacob was recognized as a valued and essential resource to the FBI for the capture of many of Harod''s criminal gang.

He fell in love with Harod''s daughter, Mariana. Shortly after her father''s death, she, feigning reluctance, joined Jacob for an Alaska cruise ship adventure. Upon their return, Mariana disappears, and Jacob''s fears for her safety. In his attempts to locate her, Jacob experiences a wide range of intense emotions as secrets about her unfold.

The CIA loaned him to the FBI to assist in a renewed investigation into Harod''s criminal operations. Jacob and the FBI were convinced the recent FBI evidence led to the frustrating conclusion: Harod''s criminal enterprise did not die with its leader. He learned Mariana was again involved in the ongoing criminals'' devious plans and activities.

He was given the nickname "Lone Ranger" because he rarely called for backup in his investigations and would go alone. Tempering and keeping his impatience controlled were difficult for him. He experienced potentially deadly reactions from the criminal organization he vowed to stop.

His concern and love for Mariana was the common thread throughout his newly given challenges. He became aware of religious concepts such as the eternal nature of family and the possibility he has a guardian angel. Jacob and Mariana finally marry as both developed a common cause and purpose and combined hope for a loving family future.