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» An Introduction to Python
   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]
   http://www.network-theory.co.uk/python/intro/

» Core Python Programming
   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]
   http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/product/0,,0130260363,00%2ben-USS_01DBC.html

» Dive Into Python
   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 Documentati
   http://diveintopython.org/

» Free Python books
   Free Python books and tutorials.
   http://www.techbooksforfree.com/perlpython.shtml

» FreeTechBooks: Python Scripting Language
   Annotated list of free online books on Python scripting language. Topics range from beginner to advanced.
   http://www.freetechbooks.com/python-f6.html

» How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python
   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 o
   http://greenteapress.com/thinkpython/

» Learning to Program
   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]
   http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/alan.gauld/

» Making Use of Python
   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]
   http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471219754.html

» Practical Python
   By Magnus Lie Hetland; Apress LP, 2002, ISBN 1590590066. Readable guide to ideas most vital to new users, from basics common to high level languages, to more specific aspects, to a series of 10 ever more complex programs. [Apress]
   http://www.apress.com/book/view/1590590066

» Python 2.1 Bible
   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 an
   http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0764548077.html

» Python Language Reference Manual
   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]
   http://www.network-theory.co.uk/python/language/

» Python Programming Patterns
   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.
   http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/product/0,,0130409561,00%2ben-USS_01DBC.html

» Python Programming with the Java Class Libraries: A Tutorial for Building Web and Enterprise Applications with Jython
   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
   http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0201616165&redir=1

» Python: Visual QuickStart Guide
   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. [Pre
   http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/product/0,,0201748843,00%2ben-USS_01DBC.html

» Sams Teach Yourself Python in 24 Hours
   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]
   http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0672317354

» Text Processing in Python
   By David Mertz; Addison Wesley. Book in progress, full text, ASCII format. Asks for feedback. [author website, Gnosis Software, Inc.]
   http://gnosis.cx/TPiP/

» XML Processing with Python
   By Sean McGrath; Prentice Hall PTR, 2000, ISBN 0130211192, has CD-ROM. Methods to build XML applications fast, Python tutorial, DOM and SAX, new Pyxie open source XML processing library. [Prentice Hall PTR]
   http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0130211192