I can recommend a very good book that i purchased when first learning php/mysql:
MySQL/PHP database applications
it covers mysql, php and then walks you through making several database applications all included on a cd.
go to mandtbooks.com to see.
also these php developer sites are very good resources, much better than any book. the ones i frequently visit are:
www.sitepoint.com
www.phpbuilder.com
www.php.net
www.zend.com
www.devshed.com
all have excellent tutorials and forums
forums are the best part i think.