Yeah Matt, I have to agree with JJJ on that one. These little EQ mounted scopes are IMHO the main reason we lose so many beginners.
If you are able to cancel it, please consider changing order to a dobsonian (see here
http://www.bintel.com.au/Telescopes/...3/catmenu.aspx ) as big as you can afford and handle. 8" is an ideal size to start with. More aperture and easier to use than the little 114EQ.
The binos will give you fantastic views, though at 20x80 they will be quite heavy and will need a tripod to hold them up. I have a pair of 15x70 binos and I last about a minute hand holding them and can never get them steady.
Esky has given some excellent suggestions for books and guides. A good idea is see what astronomy mags your local newsagent get in. I am lucky as I can get Aust Sky and Telescope, Sky at Night(UK), Astronomy Now(UK) and Astronomy(US) and they are all excellent. The 2 UK ones are more beginner oriented so if you can get them do so. AS&T is absolutely worth getting as it is targeted to southern skies.
Malcolm