The best manual I have worked with is Barnett's. Pretty much idiot proof if you take your time and read things over before working on each part.
kurty's right that buying a complete bike will likely be cheaper than assembling from parts, unless you slowly accumulate used stuff at great prices. Many new bikes come for the same price as a full parts groupo; you essentially pay nothing for the frame.
Hey and if you're looking for something in a 54 cm frame let me know!
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