fracture mechanics book

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fracture mechanics book
hi folks. i am interested in getting a book recommendation on the topic of fracture mechanics. i'm looking for a book for someone just starting to learn about the topic, along with real world applications and not just theory.

i believe my "fracture mechanics, fundamentals and applications" (2nd ed., t. l. anderson) is a very good book for both theory and practice.  it's one of the few graduate courses where the book is actually useful in the office at times...
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david broek's is another good one