Python book suggestions?

[shindich at my-deja.com]

In article <MPG.13d2b74a5f5c63ea98981c at news.onlynews.com>,
  Randall Parker <rgparker at west.net> wrote:
> I would like to learn Python because people I respect think highly of
it.
> I have backgroun in C++, Java, and assorted other languages. I intend
to
> use Python to do web site development.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions as to which books are good for
learning
> the Python language?
>
> How about a book about Python and XML?
>
> How about a book about Python for web site development?
>
> I'm thinking of starting with the v1.6 version that I see from an
article
> has a number of language changes over previous versions. Are any books
> due out imminently that will cover this newer version?
>
>
There were a cople of dicussions on this subject before. Search dejanews
and you will find plenty of suggestions.

My personal favorite is "Learning Python". It's a very good book for a
beginner.

I hope this helps!
Alex Shindich
http://www.shindich.com/


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