Hi @wahoo, if you look at the very top of this post, there is a list of the recommended supplies. I would also recommend taking you time reading through much of this category (Beekeeping Basic Essentials). And in particular to your query:
http://forum.honeyflow.com/t/whats-a-nucleus-nuc/1589
http://forum.honeyflow.com/t/building-a-langstroth-hive-preparing-for-bees/1481
http://forum.honeyflow.com/t/installing-package-bees-without-shaking-or-smoke/1508/2