Hi,
To get acquainted with the whole concept of mining I found the best place for information was MultiBit and their FAQ place. It's like a mining for dummies guide whcih I found really useful and easy to read.
The best miner I found was Asteroid. It's very easy and quick to set up. I was mining in a few minutes after downloading it. It says it's geared up for Bit and Lite but I'm mining spots on it just fine.
Good luck!