There's nothing in the U.S. quite as bad as LASORS
. You can get a publication from various sources called FAR/AIM (Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual). Like most things from the FAA, they can be had free of charge to us non tax paying foreigners online at :
Handbooks & Manuals
The AIM part is particularly useful.
I have a paper copy from ASA that I like; many other brands are available. I also have a CD from King that I have never used. The FAR/AIM books are updated every year, so get a current one. Things do change.
PS - I am not American or British, my opinion is completely my own.