Which Fluid Mechanics Book is Best for Beginners?

[tomcenjerrym]

Hi,

Does anyone know which of the following 2 Fluid Mechanics books the best is for beginner?

FIRST
Title: Elements of Fluid Mechanics
Author: David C. Wilcox
ISBN: 1928729177
Publisher: DCW Industries

SECOND
Title: A Physical Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Author: Alexander J. Smits
ISBN: 0471253499
Publisher: John-Wiley

Please advance

Tom

 

[greydient]

I actually use Fluid Mechanics by Frank M. White, as do many of my colleagues, and it's been pretty useful (except for the lack of HT coverage).

However, of the two, I always recommend Wiley as a publisher because they always have extra examples on their website and other references.