where to get started

[setzf]

hey stud folks. im venturing over from the small stakes hold em forum because im interested in adding stud(hi and hi/lo) to my repotoire. im curious where to start as i'm a novice to the game. all i really know of stud is what can be learned from TOP, which is good, but of course I want to learn all the intricacies needed to beat the game at a full clip (or at least be headed in that direction). so what do people suggest. in particular if i was to get just one stud book which one should i get? should i log in hours playing for play money online first?

ok thanks in advance and sorry if these questions have been asked a million times.