Opening file from database

[syrinx]

I am using Dreamwever, PHP, and MySql. I'm working on a site to post articles. I created a test table that includes the author's name, title, email, and the file name that includes the article (e.g. article.html). The problem that I'm having is opening the file that is associated with each record. I've looked at the fopen command, but it's not working. Any help would be appreciated.

[LordShryku]

What's not working? Where's your code? What's the error message(s)?

[syrinx]

That's the problem. I don't know what code to write. I've been searching, and haven't found the answer anywhere. I assume I just missed the correct code because I'm new to PHP. Adding to my question, does anyone know of a good book on PHP/MySQL? Thanks.