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Summary: Excellent intro, AND a good read
Review: This is, I think, the best quick introduction to Python that you can get. I have nothing to add to the other reviews, except to emphasize that it is very readable. Many introductory books are hard to get through, simply because they are so dry and boring. This book, on the other hand, is very readable, and actually makes the process of reading about the language enjoyable.If you are getting started with Python, I recommend this book, and also O'Reilly's "Python in a Nutshell". With those two books, you should have everything you need to get started.
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Summary: Best starting python book out there
Review: Written in a clear and accessible style, with a strong emphasis on actually doing something, this book will provide a strong route from visual basic or any other not-very-Object-orientated languge into OO development and python. Although not specifically aimed at teaching OO, like Python it is almost impossible not to "get it" using this book. Added to that some clear and simple examples and a move away from the traditional reference guide approach to too many teach yourself books and this one is a winner.
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