"This is an unconventional, deep and broad-ranging treatment of mathematical fluid mechanics, leading to the development of SPH for complex engineering applications involving turbulent free-surface flow. The book is built on careful development of theory from Lagrangian, statistical and variational principles, underpinned by strong physical reasoning. For graduate students in engineering and physics, particularly those with an interest in SPH, this will be a valuable
reference, and there are fresh insights for the most expert reader." * Nathan Quinlan, National University of Ireland Galway * "The book will serve as an invaluable guide and introduction to anyone interested in "how & why SPH works". This text will take them into the heart of the method to the most fundamental basic principles, and give them the definitive background on the technique. The book will be particularly useful for graduate research students and practicing engineers. Furthermore, as SPH is now beginning to be part of university degree courses, this is possibly the only book
that covers all the areas needed for further reading and study." * Benedict Rogers, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester *