[Tutor] 2nd Python Book

[Gregor Lingl]

Lloyd Kvam schrieb:

> You need to know what you're trying to accomplish to make a good choice.
>
> Python in a Nutshell provides a terrific reference for the language with
> short examples and sage advice.
>
> Text Processing in Python has a much narrower focus, but provides some
> in depth coverage of problem domains where Python is a great tool for
> writing solutions.
>
> Python Programming on Win32 is essential if you need to cater to the
> world of windows.
>
> Programming Python has lots of sample code with detailed discussion.
>
>
> Python in a Nutshell sits by my keyboard.  I find it invaluable.

May I additionally sugest, that the Python Cookbook is an invaluable
source of true Python philosophy. Lots of small, very interesting *and*
useful recipes ("mind size bites").
And (most of it and more of it) also available  online:
http://aspn.activestate.com/ASPN/Python/Cookbook/

Regards, Gregor
P.S. Editor was Alex Martelli, author of ython in a nutshell

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> John Duarte wrote:
>
>> I have seen recommendations for a first Python book, ie Alan Guald's 
>> Learn to Program Using Python, and Lutz & Asher's Learning Python. 
>> (Which are both terrific books!)
>>
>> I was wondering if anyone could recommend a '2nd book'.
>>
>> I was glancing through Deitel & Deitel's How to Program Python, and 
>> it looks very thorough. Are their any opinions about this book 
>> specifically.
>>
>> Thank you.
>> John
>>
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