The Baby Book by William and Martha Sears was a lifesaver for me - I don't think there is anything that it doesn't cover. I really like their philosophy on raising children for example
DO NOT TRY TO FEED YOUR BABY MEALS, children are natural grazers and should be provided with a plate of nutritious food for them to choose from whenever they are hungry and get this, the foods they suggest are whole, unprocessed foods.....