The Smith method is excellent for beginners as it uses a light hand for training. The book is called The Delmar Smith method. It's kinda of old as the next generation Smiths does away with a few things but it's considered the bible for pointing dogs. The other is a puppy DVD I recommend made by Rick and the other Smith (forgot name). It conditions your puppy for later trainning. Do a web search for Smith Seminars.

There are other books mainly the Wolter's book. Wolter also trains retrievers. The Smith concentrate on just pointers.

Also, as I read it, the french britt needs a light hand.