I want to just second this comment by Heike. I received my copy of the 2nd Edition from O'Reilly on Friday. I am still working my way slowly through the first chapter on Text, and I am nearing the end of that chapter.
I intend to work my way through sequentially, because I can't think of a better way to improve my understanding of intelligent usage of Python. So far, even the recipes and discussions that are reach-out and difficult for me are beginning to make sense after I read carefully and sometimes re-read the discussions. I couldn't ask for better instruction, and the effort I make to learn is richly rewarded. I know that the material will become considerably more complex as I move deeper into the book, but the work of the authors and editors in chapter one gives me faith that I can make progress as I go, as long as I make the effort to really try to understand each recipe's discussion. This will no doubt be a valued reference work, but I am finding it to be a uniquely rewarding educational experience. Ron Stephens www.awaretek.com/plf.html -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
