Looking for a comprehensive fluid dynamics textbook?

In summary, for those in search of a book on fluid mechanics that provides both strong fundamentals and detailed knowledge, some recommendations are Fluid Mechanics, 9th Edition by Streeter, Wylie, and Bedford, Fluid Mechanics, 6th Edition by White, and Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics by Munson, Okiishi, and Young. All of these books are highly recommended for their up-to-date information and comprehensive coverage of the subject without any overly complex problem-solving techniques.
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could anybody suggest me a book on fluid mechanics which provide strong basics as well as detailed knowledge

thanks
 
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I've used a few books for fluid mechanics and I think this one is the best by far;

Fluid Mechanics; White - 6th Edition

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0073309206/?tag=pfamazon01-20

It's up to date, covers all the basics, and also doesn't have any practice problems that require asinine tricks to solve them.
 

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