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Dive Into Python - http://diveintopython.org/
By Mark Pilgrim; 2000-2002. For experienced programmers. Starts with example code, overview, then HTML, XML, unit and regression tests. Downloads: txt, XML, PDF, HTML, MS Word, Win Help. Chinese, Korean, Español, Français; Russian. [GNU Free Documentation] |
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Learning to Program - http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/alan.gauld/
By Alan Gauld. Teaches programming for beginners, with heavy Python emphasis. Starts with simple topics, ends with several intermediate subjects, including GUI programming using Python Tkinter module. [author website, online] |
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Text Processing in Python - http://gnosis.cx/TPiP/
By David Mertz; Addison Wesley. Book in progress, full text, ASCII format. Asks for feedback. [author website, Gnosis Software, Inc.] |
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How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python - http://greenteapress.com/thinkpython/
By Allen B. Downey, Jeffrey Elkner, Chris Meyers; Green Tea Press, 2002, ISBN 0971677506. Teaches general principles of programming, via Python as subject language. Thorough, in-depth approach to many basic and intermediate programming topics. Full text online and downloads: HTML, PDF, PS, LaTeX. [Free, Green Tea Press] |
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FreeTechBooks: Python Scripting Language - http://www.freetechbooks.com/python-f6.html
Annotated list of free online books on Python scripting language. Topics range from beginner to advanced. |
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Python Language Reference Manual - http://www.network-theory.co.uk/python/language/
By Guido van Rossum, Fred L. Drake, Jr.; Network Theory Ltd., 2003, ISBN 0954161785. Printed edition of official language reference, for v2.x, from Python.org, describes syntax, built-in datatypes. [Network Theory, online] |
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An Introduction to Python - http://www.network-theory.co.uk/python/intro/
By Guido van Rossum, Fred L. Drake, Jr.; Network Theory Ltd., 2003, ISBN 0954161769. Printed edition of official tutorial, for v2.x, from Python.org. [Network Theory, online] |
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Free Python books - http://www.techbooksforfree.com/perlpython.shtml
Free Python books and tutorials. |
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Core Python Programming - http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/product/0,,0130260363,00%2ben-USS_01DBC.html
By Wesley J. Chun; Prentice Hall PTR, 2001, ISBN 0130260363. For experienced developers to improve extant skills; professional level examples. Starts by introducing syntax, objects, error handling, functions, classes, built-ins. [Prentice Hall] |
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Python 2.1 Bible - http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0764548077.html
By Dave Brueck, Stephen Tanner; John Wiley and Sons, 2001, ISBN 0764548077. Full coverage, clear explanations, hands-on examples, full language reference; shows step by step how to use components, assemble them, form full-featured programs. [John Wiley and Sons] |
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Making Use of Python - http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471219754.html
By Rashi Gupta; John Wiley and Sons, 2002, ISBN 0471219754. Covers language basics, use for CGI scripting, GUI development, network programming; shows why it is one of more sophisticated of popular scripting languages. [Wiley] |
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Python Programming Patterns - http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/product/0,,0130409561,00%2ben-USS_01DBC.html
By Thomas W. Christopher; Prentice Hall PTR, 2002, ISBN 0130409561. Shows how to write large programs, introduces powerful design patterns that deliver high levels of robustness, scalability, reuse. |
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Sams Teach Yourself Python in 24 Hours - http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0672317354
By Ivan Van Laningham; Sams Publishing, 2000, ISBN 0672317354. Split into 24 hands-on, 1 hour lessons; steps needed to learn topic: syntax, language features, OO design and programming, GUIs (Tkinter), system administration, CGI. [Sams Publishing] |
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Python: Visual QuickStart Guide - http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/product/0,,0201748843,00%2ben-USS_01DBC.html
By Chris Fehily; Peachpit Press, 2002, ISBN 0201748843. Task-based, step-by-step visual reference guide, many screen shots, for courses in digital graphics; Web design, scripting, development; multimedia, page layout, office tools, operating systems. [Prentice Hall] |
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Python Programming with the Java Class Libraries: A Tutorial for Building Web and Enterprise Applications with Jython - http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0201616165&redir=1
By Richard Hightower; Addison-Wesley, 2002, 0201616165. Begins with Python basics, many exercises, interactive sessions. Shows programming novices concepts and practical methods. Shows programming experts Python's abilities and ways to interface with Java APIs. [publisher website] |