Using multiple i-devices on one PC iTunes

I just cannot get my head around the multiple devices/one PC issue. I hope I can get some help.
I have a Win7 PC running iTunes.
My wife and I have, between us, 2 iPads, 1 iPod, and 1 iPhone 4s.
I do not want them to be identical with each other, sync'ed together.
For instance, I like having the pdf of my camera user manual on my iPad and iPod, but I do not want my Bread Baking recipe book on the iPod.
Same for iPhone Playlists, I don't want my wife's lists on my iPod, and vice-versa. Same for apps, games, movies, photos, etc.
I understand how to create new libraries, but when I do, how do I populate the new lib. with the current device contents? With an empty lib, iTunes will erase the device, essentially.
I can't be the first person having this issue, and the solution cannot be so complex. Right?
Thanks for the help.
CB

Each device will ONLY sync what you have selected to sync.
Open itunes, connect one device, select what you want sync.
Do the same for each device.
No reason for different libraries, just don't select what you don't want.

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