The best way to learn is by practical experience......join a local beekeeping club/society and hopefully they will be able to put you under the wing of an experienced beekeeper to show you the 'ropes', give you guidance and practical tuition. Have a look at the BBKA website for an affiliated club near you. Affiliated clubs can also help you through the BBKA beekeeping exams for the Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced certificates of proficiency in Apiculture should you wish to.
The only trouble with books no matter how good they are.....the bees havn't read them and don't always follow the rules but happily do their own thing!
Good luck, beekeeping is a fascinating hobby/business where you never cease learning.