The reason for no textbooks is that every CAM program is different. Most CAM software has tutorials available, but sometimes the explanations are a bit lacking. Normally the way I do it is to set up what I think will work then run a simulation to see if the toolpath is what I want. Then change the parameters and run another simulation to see what changed. Sometimes you have to trick the program into doing what you want, depending on the software.
If you're asking about feeds and speeds, there are too many variables to give even general rules. You can get guidelines from the tooling manufacturers catalogs, but those guidelines generally apply to rigid, high HP machines. If you machine(s) doesn't fit that criteria then you have to make adjustments for feed, speed, DOC, and step over.