[Tutor] Python books

[wesley chun]

there is no one single book that has all you're seeking, however you can
probably find one or two that may suit your fancy in these Python reading
lists that i made earlier this year: http://goo.gl/i4u0R

note that the 3rd set of books are some of the references that you're
seeking.

best of luck!
--wesley


On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 5:18 PM, Ed Owens <eowens0124 at gmx.com> wrote:

> I've been trying to learn Python, writing a Blackjack program. Seems
> that's a common problem for learning.  I'm not in a class or school, just
> working on my own.  I've been working in Python 2.7, and considering moving
> up to 3.x.  My programming background is ancient, having done most of my
> programming in FORTRAN. I have been using free internet resources to learn,
> mostly Google searches on syntax, and their free courses.
>
> I have the basic game done: dealing from a shoe of multiple decks, splits,
> betting, etc.  and started to work on the harder parts such as graphics of
> the table with cards, managing record keeping, and so on.  There seem to be
> a plethora of packages and options, many of them outside of the "standard"
> Python installation.  Plus, I'm still discovering how to do things with the
> standard library.  I need more structure and organization!
>
> I have one book, "Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner" by Dawson,
> which is too plodding. Can you experts recommend a Python library?  I would
> like to have:
>
> A command reference for the basic library.
> A comprehensive "How to" course for the basic library.
> Graphics in Python
> Data Management in Python
> Using the internet with Python
> (maybe Real Time(ish) Python)
> A comprehensive "Learn Python" course that puts all this together
>
> I realize that this is outside of the "help with this code" request, but I
> would value your advice.
>
> Ed O
>
>
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