Python book suggestions?

[Daehyok Shin]

The best book I find is "Python Essential Reference."

"Randall Parker" <rgparker at west.net> wrote in message
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> 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?
>