There are many books on model bulding, and C/L flying available. But since you have acess to the intrnet you can learn a ton of stuff by reading the available material and exploring the links on the C/L related sites.
Stuka Stunt Control Line Forum, @ http://www.clstunt.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi.
Also check out http://www.aeromaniacs.com/ - lots of good info there.

A Google search for Control Line model airplane will keep you reading for a while.

The PT-19 will get you started, and if you fly over grass it should last through quite a few crashes, the motor can be used on more advanced planes that you can build while learning to fly with the PT-19.

Welcome to C/L flying, and good luck.

Oh yeah - find a friend who likes planes and get them started too. It is a great hobby to share, and flying takes 2 people to do safely.