This book provides a concise introduction to continuum mechanics with a particular emphasis on
fluid dynamics suitable for upper undergraduate students in applied mathematics and related
subjects. Starting with a preliminary chapter on tensors the main topic of the book begins in
earnest with the chapters on continuum kinematics and dynamics. Following chapters cover linear
elasticity and both incompressible and compressible fluids. Special topics of note include
nonlinear acoustics and the theory of motion of viscous thermal conducting compressible fluids.
Based on an undergraduate course taught for over a decade this textbook assumes only
familiarity with multivariate calculus and linear algebra. It includes many exercises with
solutions and can serve as textbook for lecture courses at the undergraduate and masters level.
