Rabbit poop - to compost or not? & other Newbie questions

Hi All, I've heard rabbit droppings can be put right into the garden & then I hear otherwise. ?. And when something is too "hot" & it needs to be cured does that mean it needs time to literally cool down or it needs time for the microbes to break it down?

Also, I'm so confused on the subject of composting. Any good books I can read? Anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks much

http://www.phoenixpermaculture.org/events/backyard-composting-basics

Here is a local class you can attend. These permie guys know what they are doing and for me it is always nice to hear how locals do things.

Thanks much I signed up for the class.

Books galore! http://davesgarden.com/products/gbw/advanced.php?category=14&submit=Go

Composting 101: http://davesgarden.com/tools/tags/tag.php?tag=composting+101

I should be able to nail down this composting thing. I use to think how hard can it be just throw stuff in a pile. Hmm. Hasn't worked like that for me. I've signed up for the class that rtl850nomore suggested and that's in a couple of weeks.

PuddlePirate - I love the user names I see around here. How'd you come up with it?

I use rabbit poo right away, side dressing my growing plants, or straight into the garden before planting.

"Puddle Pirate" is what a Navy sailor sometimes jokingly calls a Coast Guardsman. I'm a retired Coastie.

The coast guard isn't appreciated as it should be, thank you for your service.

Thank you. It was an honor to serve.