Learning Python - The Book

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Hello.  I am new to programming and Python in particular.  My interest
is to learn how to program to begin automating tasks at work that are
still done using pencil and paper.  I understand that Python offers
many advantages over other languages for many various reasons.

I have taken a look at the book Learning Python and noticed that it
was written in 1999.  Python is currently up to version 2.3  Is this
book still applicable in most aspects of the language, or would it be
wiser for me to save my money and wait for a 2nd edition to come out
with more up-to-date information? Thank you.