This book is a research monograph on transport phenomena. The topics discussed are often mathematically simple, though conceptually complex. The book is written in a colloquial style which a good teacher uses in the classroom. It originates from the author's wealth of teaching experience in this area and incorporates suggestions from colleagues worldwide.

Chapter headings. Introduction to methodology. Thermodynamics. Dimensional analysis, scaling, and orders of magnitude. Fluid mechanics. Distributions. Granular materials. Index.