How y'all make 'em perty shiny parts?

Hello all,

I'm very green to machining as one could get save for a couple months
I spent at a machine shop many many years ago.

Does anyone know of any printed or online materials for basic
machining procedures? I know very well that precision machining
is 'art' - but some basic pointers might help to point me in the
right direction!

Thanks, and I am looking forward to sharing my experiences with this
group!