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An Introduction to Fluid Dynamics (Cambridge Mathematical Library)
1.  An Introduction to Fluid Dynamics (Cambridge Mathematical Library) by G. K. Batchelor
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  "It says something about a book when it's called after the nbame of its author. "Batchelor" is a great introduction to Fluid Dynamics and a suberb reference book. Authoratative yet easy to read."
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Elements of Gas Dynamics (Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering)
2.  Elements of Gas Dynamics (Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering) by H.W. Liepmann
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  "The bible of gas dynamics. Classic, classic, classic and a good read."
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Linear Algebra and Its Applications
3.  Linear Algebra and Its Applications by Gilbert Strang
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  "Classic! Very easy to read, presents complex (and quite hard-core) linear algebra concepts in a conversational, yet mathematically rigourous manner. Everyone needs to know about linear algebra!"
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Low-Speed Aerodynamics (Cambridge Aerospace Series)
4.  Low-Speed Aerodynamics (Cambridge Aerospace Series) by Joseph Katz
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  "Low speed aerodynamics with lots of practical examples and CFD using potential methods."
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Computational Gasdynamics
5.  Computational Gasdynamics by Culbert B. Laney
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  "Suberb CFD intro. Granted, it only covers compressible euler equations, but this is where you need to start to achieve true CFD enlightenment. A beacon in a sea of overly dense CFD books."
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Advanced Engineering Mathematics
6.  Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig
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  "This contains all the maths you need. A great reference."
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Numerical Recipes in FORTRAN 77: Volume 1, Volume 1 of Fortran Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific Computing: Fortran Numerical Recipes v. 1
7.  Numerical Recipes in FORTRAN 77: Volume 1, Volume 1 of Fortran Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific Computing: Fortran Numerical Recipes v. 1 by William H. Press
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  "A classic reference and a great read! Take care using the code (some of it is bad) and learn Fortran (you should end up coding C++ but the C++ version of this book is bad) cos it's good for the soul."
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Computational Fluid Dynamics: International Edition (McGraw-Hill International Editions: Mechanical Engineering Series)
8.  Computational Fluid Dynamics: International Edition (McGraw-Hill International Editions: Mechanical Engineering Series) by John D. Anderson
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  "Another good CFD introduction."
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Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (McGraw-Hill International Editions: Mechanical Engineering Series)
9.  Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (McGraw-Hill International Editions: Mechanical Engineering Series) by John David Anderson
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  "Another good Aerodynamics introduction, the author really excels in given clear descriptions of complex topics."
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Modern Compressible Flow: With Historical Perspective (Mcgraw-Hill Series in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering)
10.  Modern Compressible Flow: With Historical Perspective (Mcgraw-Hill Series in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering) by John D. Anderson
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  "As you can probably tell, J.D. Anderson is a great writer. This is another great book, and I love the "historical perspective"!"
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Centennial of Powered Flight: A Retrospective of Aerospace Research (Library of Flight Series)
11.  Centennial of Powered Flight: A Retrospective of Aerospace Research (Library of Flight Series) by GerardMFaeth
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  "This is an outstanding collection of classic papers published in the AIAA (formerly Aeronautical) Journal. So many groovy historically significant papers! A must buy."
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Waves in Fluids (Cambridge Mathematical Library)
12.  Waves in Fluids (Cambridge Mathematical Library) by James Lighthill
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  "Classic from the father of aeroacoustics"
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An Introduction to the Theory of Aeroelasticity (Dover Phoneix Editions)
13.  An Introduction to the Theory of Aeroelasticity (Dover Phoneix Editions) by Y. C. Fung
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  "Classic simple introduction to aeroelasticity. A nice cheap Dover reprint!"
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Jet Propulsion: A Simple Guide to the Aerodynamic and Thermodynamic Design and Performance of Jet Engines
14.  Jet Propulsion: A Simple Guide to the Aerodynamic and Thermodynamic Design and Performance of Jet Engines by Nicholas Cumpsty
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  "Very clear and easy to read introduction to gas turbines"
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Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
15.  Fundamentals of Thermodynamics by Richard E. Sonntag
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  "A very good standard Thermodynamics reference. Better than Rogers & Mayhew in my opinion."
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Heat Transfer: SI Version
16.  Heat Transfer: SI Version by HOLMAN
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  "Excellent heat transfer book, very easy to read."
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