Baby Care Books

Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp (I have heard that the DVD version is great...demonstrates his techniques and is easier to watch it than trying to read it)

The Baby Book by Dr. Sears (Detailed information on the baby's development month by month)

What To Expect During the First Year by Eisenberg, Murkoff and Hathaway (Also arranged by month with information on what to expect in the development of your child)

On Becoming Baby Wise by Gary Ezzo and Dr. Robert Buckman (Strategies on giving your infant the "gift" of nighttime sleep)

Baby Bargains by Denise and Alan Fields (This book is devoted to reviewing baby gear and baby gear manufacturers. It gives detailed information on all different categories of baby gear, with grades as to how they perform.)

Good Books on the Topic of Pregnancy

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy by Roger Harms, MD (this book had lots of detailed medical information and was a great resource when questions would come up during the pregnancy)

The Pregnancy Book by Dr. Sears (comprehensive book which is arranged by month during the pregnancy--lots of good information)

The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Iovine (funny book)

The Mother of All Pregnancy Books by Ann Douglas (detailed information on all aspects of pregnancy)

For Expectant Dads:
The New Dad's Survival Guide by Scott Mactavish
My Boys Can Swim! by Ian Davis
Father's First Steps by Robert and James Sears

All of the dad's books are super short and rather goofy, but had some pieces of useful advice in them.