first book about python

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On Sat, 08 Jul 2006 14:41:52 -1000, IOANNIS MANOLOUDIS  
<alien at ath.forthnet.gr> wrote:

> I want to learn python.
> I plan to buy a book. I always find printed material more convenient than
> reading on-line tutorials.
> I don't know PERL or any other scripting language. I only know some BASH
> programming. I am looking for a book which will help me get started and
> should contain the foundations. I am not looking for the Python bible.
> Any recommendations?
> Ioannis
>
I started out w/ "Learning Python" from O'Reilly which is good for a nice,  
general overview of the language but I wanted something more detailed.  I  
found the "Python Learn to Program" textbook from Deitel & Deitel to be  
very good.  It's based on v2.2 but it still has practical use.  Since it's  
a text book it has many examples and small problems to try as you develop  
your skills.  If you can find it used online you should be able to get it  
<$40.


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