All of these books are legal to download via these websites. Most are available for PDF download, others can only be read through the publishers website. PDF LINK PHP5 Power Programming Starts off with object oriented programming and continues to XML and using PEAR. PHP Cookbook A big book of snippets basically. All the common things you want to do with PHP (set cookies, getting data from a database, etc. with example code and explanations. PHP Reference: Beginner to Intermediate PHP5 Covers variables, operators, built in functions for strings, arrays, and php, as well as regex and session controls. PHP Essentials Similar to the previous title in subjects covered. Seems like a good book for beginners. PHP Functions Essential Reference This is a listing and explanation of all of PHPs build in functions. Practical PHP Programming Again, another book intended for beginners.
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