This might belong in the Tech forum, but I wasn't sure so I put it here for more traffic.

I'm basically just looking for suggestions on a good php/mysql book. If anyone knows any good ones, let me know. Also, any pointers/websites/tools/misc. anything that might help me get a better understanding of the two and using em together should post it here as well.

I have "PHP 4.x" (French) which was translated from the American book "PHP Professional Projects." It's a great book, however the online documentation at both php.net and mysql.com were just as helpful.

I've taken good looks at the docs, but the book is something for me to study when I'm not at home/when my wireless card overheats.

Then get my book. It was great from start to finish, starting with basics, getting in to databases and finishing with extensive projects (online store, etc...).

php.net has a downloadable version of the docs.

http://www.php.net/download-docs.php

And if you do get a book, make sure its the lastest version, so that it covers PHP 5 rather than 4.

i have begining php 4. it's very good.
http://wrox.com/WileyCDA/WroxTitle/productCd-0764557831.html

If you are familiar with C/C++, PHP will be A LOT easier to grasp. But it is not that difficult of a language for beginners. MySQL (SQL in general) is another beast though. It's not overly difficult but queries can become long and complicated

Some SQL samplings to see what it's like
INSERT INTO a_table(col1,col2,col3) VALUES('JediGandalf',22,California)

SELECT col1,col2 FROM a_table WHERE col3="Arizona"

DROP DATABASE massassi