Python book for a non-programmer

[Kent Johnson]

Simon Brunning wrote:
> I have a non-programming friend who wants to learn Python. It's been
> so long since I've been in her shoes that I don't feel qualified to
> judge the books aimed at people in her situation. 

Python Programming for the absolute beginner
http://premierpressbooks.com/ptr_detail.cfm?group=Programming&isbn=1%2D59200%2D073%2D8

Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science
http://www.fbeedle.com/99-6.html

And the Introductory Books page in the wiki lists many:
http://wiki.python.org/moin/IntroductoryBooks

Kent