Be Prepared

So far, I'd have to say the best book I've come across is Be Prepared by Gary Greenberg and Jeannie Hayden. This is a real no-nonsense book, full of practical suggestions and light on the touchy-feely. Sexist as this may sound, this is a man's man's book.

The Amazon review tell it like it is, with (at time of writing) 65 5-star reviews. It's smart, funny, to-the-point, and loaded with information that ranges from practical tips on diaper changes to the lighthearted baby party-tricks (who knew you could make a newborn splay his arms and legs by simulating falling? ... other than people who are already "prepared", that is).

I think it's a book that will appeal to alot of guys for the simple reason that it doesn't talk down to them. Men so often think in terms of problems and solutions, and this book lets them: there's stuff you don't know, but you're going to need to know it soon, so here it is. I can't recommend it highly enough.