Why search the net when we have done it for you? Here you will find a wealth of resources for Strength Training from around the Internet.
Ten Things You Must Know About Strength Training: Do you wonder why Strength Training is important? This article discusses quickly the reasons you need it and how you will benefit from it.
Why Strength Train?
Strength or Cardio? Which is Better?: Let the experts at Women's Health Magazine show you a breakdown of the pros and cons between cardio and strength training.
One of the best articles on myths and why you need to strength train and not be a cardio queen.
Strength or Cardio First? I agree with the third trainer but there is always more than one way to skin a cat.
Another article and this one says it just as I would tell you. Strength first because muscle burns fat, cardio just burns calories.
http://www.hussman.org/fitness/#workouts - Another excellent resource about weight training and cardio training. This site has all the "technical" data.
http://www.exrx.net/WeightTraining/Instructions.html - This website has video samples of various exercises and is a useful reference for proper form. My own personal training website gives you access to over 1000 moves and offers you custom designed workouts for you.
http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html - Excellent website for women to learn about weight training. Discusses proper form and good exercises for all parts of the body.