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Sokkit is a web server toolkit that provides everything you need to get started as a PHP developer in a Windows environment.

A projects-oriented approach to learning web development with PHP and MySQL.

The textbook at the University of Minnesota, I found it while researching courses. Not simple recipes, each project develops into full-blown web applications, both useful by themselves and extensible.

Although not written for novices, the content is not esoteric or mind-numbingly jargon-laden. There is also a crash course on both PHP and MySQL. Excellent chapter on OOP. Primary sections include: Using PHP, Using MySQL, E-commerce and Security, Advanced PHP Techniques, Building Practical PHP & MySQL Projects.

Safari Bookshelf is an electronic reference library for programmers and IT professionals.

I recommend that everyone get on board for the 14 day free trial (be
sure to put a reminder in your calendar to cancel before the 14 days is
up so that you don't get flipped into a $19.99 monthly subscription
without your wanting it to).