and more books continued from page 179 Standing Into Danger Two Hundred Years of Lifeboat Service in the River Tay and St Andrews Bay by Andrew Jeffrey published by the Dundee Branch of the RNLI at £8.95 ISBN 0-9527568-0-3 This well-illustrated A4-format book traces the history of the lifeboats in the River Tay and St Andrews Bay from the arrival of the first boat in 1802 to the present day and covers all of the stations in the area - including the now closed stations at Tayport, Buddon Ness, St Andrews, Boarhills and Fife Ness as well as the current one at Broughty Ferry.

The tale is the more poignant as it includes a graphic and moving account of the loss of the Broughty Ferry lifeboat Mona in 1959, when on service to the lightship North Carr. Capsized by ferocious seas near the Bar with the loss of her entire crew she was washed ashore in the early hours of December 8th that year and, controversially, deliberately destroyed by fire nearby some three months later.

A well-written and fascinating account which will have an appeal far outside the area covered.

Standing Into Danger can be obtained from the Dundee Branch RNLI, The Lifeboat Shed, Fisher Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1EF. At least 70% of the revenue from the book will be used to support the lifeboat service in the area.

Diesel Troubleshooter by Don Seddon published by Fernhurst Books at £11,95 ISBN 1 898660 21 2 With pleasure craft accounting for more than half of the RNLI's call outs, and mechanical failure the biggest single cause of trouble a book which specifically addresses the problem of mechanical breakdown is to be warmly welcomed.

Inspired by the RYA's Diesel Engine Course this book is intended to take even a complete novice through preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Although aimed at yachts the volume is also suitable for motor boats with engines up to around lOOhp. Clear, straightforward and thoroughly recommended reading..