[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Thanks, if you don't mind could I have a small <b>personal</b> > description on the quality of the books (pros, cons). > > I also am interested if anyone has used "Python Programming: An > Introduction to Computer Science" and if I could be given a detailes > evaluation about it. >
I have a copy of this book on my shelf. I think it may be a good choice since you are new to programming. One thing to keep in mind is that is it a Computer Science book that uses Python to teach CS. As a result, you do not get too deep into the language. One book that I think you should definitely look at is Beginning Python from Novice to Professional. I think that it is one of the best books out there on the subject, is an easy read, has clear and concise examples, and does a great job of explaining the whys without making you think you are reading a PhD thesis. On a final note, I think that Python Essential Reference is a good reference book on the language. One thing you might want to look at is Safari Bookshelf by O'Reilly http://safari.oreilly.com/ . They have all of their books online for your to read. It costs $14/month, but you get a 2 week free trial to decide if you want it. You can even download whole chapters as pdf's. In my mind it is a great place to test drive a book, or to have one that you only need to see one or two things in. HTH, Brian -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
