Python Newbie Suggestions

[Brian]

What about "Learning With Python"?  It was written by a high school 
teacher for teaching python in the classroom for absolute beginners. 
Best of all, it's FREE:

http://www.greenteapress.com/

Byron
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garcigal at gmail.com wrote:
> I'm a mechanical engineer with little experience programming. I've
> used C++ and machine language for getting micro-controllers to work
> and thats about it. I work allot with software developers at my job
> and can read C++ code pretty good (ie. I understand whats going on).
> Does anyone have any good tips or resources for someone interested in
> learning PYTHON.  This is purely for hobby purposes and I'd like to
> expose my kids to a programing language too. If any one has any
> helpful books, tips or suggestions please let me know.  I have
> Windows, MAC and Linux box's at my house but I'm a primarily a MAC
> user.
>