http://www.devarticles.com/c/a/PHP/PHP-For-Dummies/

PHP for dummies. Well of course that can't be true but has anybody read this? is the cdrom worth it?

i say let's agree what is the best maunal/tech how-to for newbs. I am a newb and had to twist people's arms to get headway in php in the beginning.

post your recommended article, link, or book/manual here.
Is the O'Reilly any good?