Leap is more than just an ORM; it is a database connection manager and query builder. Leap standardizes the way PHP communicates with any database. The Leap module is for the Kohana 3.X framework. It is designed to be easily extensible.
Installing LEAP
Setting up a database connection
Establishing a database connection
Executing/Querying SQL statements
Working with result sets
Building SQL statements
Extending the Query Builder
Defining a Model
Mapping a Model
Using a Model