Transfering iTunes from old PC and Managing Multiple Devices in 1 Account

Hi,
I have 3 devices (iPhone 4, iPod Touch and iPod Nano).  I want to set up iTunes so that I can manage the content for all 3 devices under a single account, but keep the content separate, possibly using Libraries, but I'm not sure what other options are available.  The kids refuse to share their music.    
My 1st question:  What are my options for managing content for 3 devices on a single iTunes account? 
My 2nd question:  The Touch and Nano were originally set up on iTunes using an old PC, which has since crashed.  I'm trying to find a way to recover the data from the defunct PC, but the kids want back into iTunes.  How do I migrate the content from the 2 old iTunes accounts to the new account, without access to the defunct PC?
FYI, there's no music on the iPhone and my OS is Windows 7 64bit.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Best regards,
Dave

Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
Dave

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