[Edu-sig] Teaching Python to Programmers

[Kent Johnson]

I am almost done with my Python for beginners course - more about that 
when it is over. Next term I'm going to try teaching Python to 
programmers, just for variety. So, a few questions...

What should I use for a textbook? Learning Python is an obvious choice. 
I didn't really like Dive into Python so I don't think I will use that. 
Does anyone recommend Practical Python? I haven't read it and I'm 
wondering if I should get a copy.

Here is a blurb for the course catalog. I would be happy for suggested 
improvements from better writers than I :-)

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Python for Programmers

Are you an experienced programmer looking to expand your abilities? 
Python is an excellent addition to your programming toolkit. Python is 
an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language which 
combines remarkable power with exceptional ease-of-use. It is freely 
available, easy to learn and fun to use! Python's "batteries included" 
philosophy makes it suitable for a wide variety of applications 
including utilities, web programming, graphics and games.

This class is for students with some previous programming experience who 
want to learn Python.
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Thanks,
Kent