You can find and join an Amateur Radio license class in your community. It will likely be sponsored by a local Amateur Radio Club. If you know a Ham, ask i f their club has on upcomming soon. If you do not know any Ham operators, ask the manager of the nearby Radio Shack or other electronics store. Another way to get your first license is independent self study.
Text books are available from several sources.
It is also available from some Radio Shack stores and can be obtained from most Radio Supply houses with the addition of shipping and handling costs.