A good book to start with is the ARRL Operating Manual. It has been kept up to date and has current day methods.
http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Operating ... th-EditionWhich license are you going for? Personally, since the code has been taken out of the test, I'd study a little longer and get a General. When HF is available, there is so much more to do. Also, a modern HF rig will also have 6, 2 and 70cm and that brings in all the fun of VHF+ operating on SSB, CW and some of the exotic operating modes.
2 meter FM is good but I've found that many repeaters are pretty quiet and go all day without a QSO. Unless you have a bunch of buddies who are going to be there to talk to, 2 meter FM can be sort of a dead end. 2 meter is good for the emergency services thing. If that appeals to you, 2 FM will be fine.
I really would suggest that you get a hold of a copy of the ARRL Operating Manual. It is available through Amazon as well as directly from ARRL. You will get a good picture of what is available and what you might want to do.
Jeff KB7AIL CN88