Using Scripts with MySQL - NEWBIE

[Sara]

Hi

I am using Paul Dubois' book MySQL to teach myself.  He has sample data base data 
which one can load using his scripts.

However, the book doesn't say where the scripts have to be loaded to inorder for them 
to work ie which directory?

Also can someone just confirm the syntax for a create table script (ie how to load it).

The theory I understand, howerver I'm having some problems with minor technicalities!

Many thanks in anticipation

Sara