I have used some good quick pickle recipes here http://www.food52.com/recipes/1153_vietnameseinspired_sweet_spicy_catfish_with_pickled_vegetables and in the Momofuku cookbook. As for canning I recommend 'Canning for New Generation' by Lianna Krissoff, very easy introduction to canning. She pickles almost everything but there are about 5 recipes for cucumber pickles.
Depending on the size of whatever you are pickling (cucumbers to make traditional pickles), the time in a pickling solution will differ. The solution is generally made up of vinegar, salt, sugar, and whatever flavorings you want.
Try entering in pickles in the search box at the upper right-hand corner of the page, and you'll pull up all sorts of recipes to help you make a pickle (or two, or more!).
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