Tough question Jann. Since your new i would be expecting to put much more time in it compared to seasoned user of AdWords. Here are some helpful links to start:

AdWords Learning Center
Inside AdWords

Amazon.com: Winning Results with Google AdWords: Andrew Goodman: Books

5 Steps To A Successful Adwords Campaign

5 ways to waste money with PPC advertising - DMNews

Landing Page Quick Reference Guide | WebProNews

SEOmoz | The AdWords Ad Optimization Process - Little Changes Have a Big Effect

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