If you're intending to convert the data from XML into data-sets as you load it into the SQL database, then PHP has an XML parser built in. The official documentation - http://uk2.php.net/manual/en/ref.xml.php - should be enough to get you going, but I guess it depends how complicated the XML file is. Rob. -----Original Message----- From: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael Reaves Sent: 04 December 2007 13:52 To: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Better way to access Yahoo Groups Group, I am looking for a good book or tutorial on using php with xml. I have a xml file that I want to put in a MySQL database and then pull the info from the database and insert it into html. Thanks, Michael J. Reaves, MS, MCP Project Specialist *********************************************************************************** Any opinions expressed in email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient or entity to whom they are addressed. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Random House Group + 44 (0) 20 7840 8400 http://www.randomhouse.co.uk http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk Generic email address - enquiries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Name & Registered Office: THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP LIMITED 20 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 2SA Random House Group Ltd is registered in the United Kingdom with company No. 00954009, VAT number 102838980 ***********************************************************************************