Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache in 24 Hours combines these most popular open source Web development tools into one easy to understand book, packaged with one easy to use Starter Kit CD. After creating a simple Web site using this tool, the reader will be able to manage a simple mailing list, and to create an online address book, shopping carts, and stores. Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache in 24 Hours also teaches readers how to improve the Apache and MySQL, and covers simple Web server security.