[skyman]

I am looking for a good book that covers both MySQL and PHP.

Any recommendations?

[moodymonster]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/032...Fencoding=UTF8

PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide (Paperback)

Larry Ullman is also mac based

[mania]

I like this one

Amazon.com: Web Database Applications with PHP & MySQL, 2nd Edition: Books: Hugh E. Williams,David Lane
http://lnk4.us/EqFc

[SirCastor]

PHP & MySQL for Dummies

I think the Dummies books have saturated the market, but I really think this is a good one.

my best recommendation though is the PHP website. The documentation there is first rate.

[skalie]

Originally Posted by mania

I like this one

It is seldom that a book published by O'Reilly will let you down.

[moodymonster]

not a book, but having a butcher's at: http://www.entropy.ch/software/macosx/ is worthwhile.

Also ,as mentioned previously, php.net is v good - mysql not so good, tends to be a bit overwhelming, for me anyway.

[Love Calm Quiet]

I second moodymonster's rec of Ullman book. But that link takes you to the 2003 (1st) edition.
2005 2nd edition is now out:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0321336577
My 1st edition is falling apparent. I still go to it when I'm reviewing basic issues or check my command spelling/formating - and looking for an excuse to upgrade to 2nd edition.
Can't think of a better place to jumpstart a beginner.

[maccrazy]

Good for beginners: http://www.sitepoint.com/books/phpmysql1/
Good for more advanced users: http://www.sitepoint.com/books/phpant1/

[skyman]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. They are all excellent! Greatly appreciated.