The Zend Framework is a truly amazing PHP-based web application development framework and platform that is breathing new life into PHP development. One of the most common uses for a framework such as this is to build content-driven web sites.
Pro Zend Framework Techniques offers:

• A structured guide for PHP developers, ultimately helping you to create more flexible software much more quickly
  
• Clear guidance through the entire process of building a custom content management system (CMS) with the Zend Framework
  
• The ideal example project, building a CMS, to illustrate how to use the many different aspects of the framework