New to Databases

Ok I?m a newbie to databases. Please assume I know noting.
I am starting a new project and want to create a web page that is dynamically created using a database. The host I am planning to use has support for MySQL so that is what I am planning to use.

What I am looking for is a maybe a tutorial on creating a simple DB and how to link it to my web page?

Also there are a lot of catchphrases like SQL, ASP, XML etc? What should I specifically need to know to create a simple DB backend for my webpage?

Any suggestions for books that cover this subject?

Thank you for your time.