First, don't be afraid to seek advice. You may have noticed that us guys don't like to stop and ask for directions. Instead, we'll wander around for hours searching for some clue as to where we might be, as if asking for directions is an affront to our manhood. Unfortunately, this male tendency can carry over into much more important aspects of our lives, like parenting. That's why the most popular parenting books are those that are targeted to women.
Dads are much less likely to seek information about parenting by buying books.
If you are a married dad you can get away with this because your wife will buy the books for you. Then, when she's not looking, you can sneak a peak at that parenting book lying on the bedside table. Single fathers are less fortunate. You're going to have to buy that book yourself. Fortunately, there are many new good ones, including Single Parenting From a Father's Heart by Steve Horner, as well as my The Better Homes and Gardens New Father Book.