What is the best book to learn Python from Perl and C++ background

[Nicholas Devenish]

On 04/03/2011 17:49, Ignoramus20691 wrote:
> I bought a "Hello World!" book for my 9 year old son. The book teached
> "programming for kids" and it does it in Python.
>
> I do not know any Python, but I am very comfortable with C++ and perl.
> I wrote a little over 100k lines of perl.
>
> I want to learn Python quickly to help him with his studies/fun.
>
> I would prefer a "no shit" book that quickly teaches a language to
> programmers.

I moved to python after a heavy C++ background - I boosted myself to 
self-supporting status with OReilleys "Learning Python" on and off over 
the course of a weekend, skipping the parts that looked familiar.

For some reason I didn't use the official python tutorial, though I have 
used it as a semi-reference on occasion since - it might be a good idea 
to start with that and see if it is efficient enough for you.