Both of those links are a download of the whole book with lots of good information to get you started.
About the only thing that's changed is lighting. Most have gone from HIDs to LEDs.
Jan gave you a great LED to get you going in the right direction.
Those books will give you a lot of information for a beginner.
You need
#1. Good Genetics/ Seeds
#2. A space to grow in. It will need to be light leak proof for the flowering phase.
A. Exhaust fan
B. Fan to move air around in grow room or tent.
#3. Good Lighting. Without good Lighting you will never grow good weed.
#4. Your medium. Another words Good soil,,,,unless your doing Hydroponics.
#5. A pen to check PH
#6. You need a good line of Nutrients/Fertilizer
#7. Patients and a love for growing.
A. Read the books and get started.