toadi, I can't point you at a good book to teach you about database techniques in general, but if you elect to go with mySQL, I can highly recommend the Paul Dubois book from New Riders Press. I can also tell you that as good as most O'Reilly books are, the 'mSQL & MySQL' books is a complete and total waste of money.

I realize this wasn't the question you asked, but with the cost of technical books, I *hate* winding up with a bad book in my collection.

--Chris

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