[Tutor] Re; decisions, decisions

[Britt Green]

Well, the book that I would go with is the one my Mr. Gauld, particularly if 
you're brand new to the languge. His book tends to teach you the 20% of the 
stuff you'll use 80% of the time, and not get bogged down in the rest.

Once you've gotten through that, I'd really recommend picking up a copy of 
Core Python Programming by Wesley Chun. I use it almost exclusively now.

Britt


>I am an advocate for buying and using manuals for learning new things.  I
>am a complete newbie to Python, but I have been lurking on this mailing
>list for a couple of months now, and I am excited about learning how to
>program with Python.
>
>I have been to local bookstores more than I can count and have settled on
>one of two books for Python beginners.  One by O'Reilly, of course, the
>other by the grandmaster, Mr. Alan Gauld (head bowed in reverence).  I
>would like to buy both, but at this time I have to settle for one.
>
>Could someone more knowledgeable advise me on my purchase?
>
>Regards,
>
>Dick Williams

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