Web development books (PHP & mysql):
Beginners:
)PHP for the Web: Visual QuickStart Guide (4th Edition: nice job done by author Larry ullman bottles up everything for php beginners ready to jump into the web development world.
PHP 6 and MySQL 5 for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide (3rd Edition):
another good beginner book. the book takes "little" faster pace in the process of teaching the concepts to the reader but still full fills it desired purpose remarkably.
PHP 5 Advanced: Visual QuickPro Guide (2nd Edition):after you covering the basic and having practically a good grasp of PHP and MYSQL this book will expands your horizon by teaching complex concepts of using PHP and MYSQL to its fullest potential.