good python book

[Alan Gauld]

On 22 Jul 2003 00:21:46 -0400, anonymous at coolgroups.com wrote:

> i'm looking to start learning python.  could someone 
> recommend a good beginner's book for me?

Depends. Are you new to programming or just new to the Python
language?

If the latter you should just use the official tutor that comes
with Python and save your money for one of the more advanced
books and/or references.

If you are a complete beginner there are lots of online tutors
but only a couple of books. 

1) Ivan Van Lanningham's "Teach Yourself Python in 24 Hours"
2) The Deitel's "Python How to Program"
2) My "Learn to Program using Python"

The focus of each is slightly different.

Check out the newbies page on the Python web site for more info.
I'd recommend trying a web tutor first then buying something like
Learning Python or Core Python...

HTH,

Alan G


Author of the Learn to Program website
http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/alan.gauld