I've only been trading shares for just under 12 months and my advice would be to start building up your fundamental analysis and technical analysis skills.
Fundamental analysis is the real core of the company.
I.e. for an Iron ore company, you'd be looking at the location, the production, the profit margins (including OPEX - operating costs) and the CAPEX of the mine (capital costs). I'd also be comparing the company to other companies in the same sector (comparing the economics of the companies and where they're looking to be in the next few months/years)
Technical analysis (which includes charting, volume, charting indicators etc) is generally most helpful with entry/exits points (if the buying pattern has been strong or week).
So in other words, personally I'd identify the stock through fundamentals (is it undervalued in your opinion), then try and analyse a bit of technicals to see how safe the possible entry point i'm looking at will be.
Fundamental Analysis > Technical analysis in my opinion, but both can certainly in help in conjunction for the best outcome!
As for literature- I haven't read any specifically.
Try to really know what companies you're investing in, by reading their investor presentations and what-not, so you can track the significance of future announcements more accurately.
