This category is for books, paper and online, on the Python programming language and closely related topics. O'Reilly & Associates@ (5) 1. An Introduction to Python - By Guido van Rossum, Fred L. Drake, Jr.; Network Theory Ltd., 2003, ISBN 0954161769. Printed edition of official tutorial, for v2.x, from Python.org. [Network Theory, online] 2. Core Python Programming - By Wesley J. Chun; Prentice Hall PTR, 2001, ISBN 0130260363. For experienced developers to improve extant skills; professional level examples. Starts by introducing syntax, objects, error handling, functions, classes, built-ins. [Prentice Hall] 3. Dive Into Python - By Mark Pilgrim; 2000-2002. For experienced programmers. Starts with example code, overview, then HTML, XML, unit and regression tests. Downloads: txt, XML, PDF, HTML, MS Word, Win Help. Chinese, Korean, Español, Français; Russian. [GNU Free Documentation] 4. Download Python Books - Collection Python e-books for evaluation purposes. 5. How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python - Online book by Allen B. Downey, Jeffrey Elkner and Chris Meyers. In HTML and LaTeX formats. 6. Learn to Program Using Python: A Tutorial for Hobbyists, Self-Starters, and All Who Want to Learn the Art of Computer Programming - By Alan Gauld; Addison Wesley Professional, 2001, ISBN 0201709384, has CD-ROM. Introduction for those learning programming basics: terminology, concepts, methods to write code. Assumes no prior knowledge but basic computer skills, unintimidating, clearly written. [Addison Wesley] 7. Learning to Program - By Alan Gauld. Teaches programming for beginners, with heavy Python emphasis. Starts with simple topics, ends with several intermediate subjects, including GUI programming using Python Tkinter module. [author website, online] 8. Making Use of Python - By Rashi Gupta; John Wiley & Sons, 2002, ISBN 0471219754. Covers language basics, use for CGI scripting, GUI development, network programming; shows why it is one of more sophisticated of popular scripting languages. [Wiley] 9. Practical Python - By Magnus Lie Hetland; Apress LP, 2002, ISBN 1590590066. Readable guide to ideas most vital to new users, from basics common to high level languages, to more specific aspects, to a series of 10 ever more complex programs. [Apress] 10. Python 2.1 Bible - By Dave Brueck, Stephen Tanner; John Wiley & Sons, 2001, ISBN 0764548077. Full coverage, clear explanations, hands-on examples, full language reference; shows step by step how to use components, assemble them, form full-featured programs. [John Wiley & Sons] 11. Python How to Program - By Harvey M. Deitel, Paul J. Deitel, Jonathan P. Liperi, B.A. Wiedermann; Prentice Hall, 2002, ISBN 0130923613, has CD-ROM. Full introduction for courses in programming basics, Python, Web, object-oriented, GUIs. [Prentice Hall] 12. Python Language Reference Manual - By Guido van Rossum, Fred L. Drake, Jr.; Network Theory Ltd., 2003, ISBN 0954161785. Printed edition of official language reference, for v2.x, from Python.org, describes syntax, built-in datatypes. [Network Theory, online] 13. Python Programming Patterns - By Thomas W. Christopher; Prentice Hall PTR, 2002, ISBN 0130409561. Shows how to write large programs, introduces powerful design patterns that deliver high levels of robustness, scalability, reuse. [Prentice Hall] 14. Python Programming with the Java Class Libraries: A Tutorial for Building Web and Enterprise Applications with Jython - By Richard Hightower; Addison-Wesley, 2002, 0201616165. Begins with Python basics, many exercises, interactive sessions. Shows programming novices concepts and practical methods. Shows programming experts Python's abilities and ways to interface with Java APIs. [publisher website] 15. Python: Visual QuickStart Guide - By Chris Fehily; Peachpit Press, 2002, ISBN 0201748843. Task-based, step-by-step visual reference guide, many screen shots, for courses in digital graphics; Web design, scripting, development; multimedia, page layout, office tools, operating systems. [Prentice Hall] 16. Sams Teach Yourself Python in 24 Hours - By Ivan Van Laningham; Sams Publishing, 2000, ISBN 0672317354. Split into 24 hands-on, 1 hour lessons; steps needed to learn topic: syntax, language features, OO design and programming, GUIs (Tkinter), system administration, CGI. [Sams Publishing] 17. Text Processing in Python - By David Mertz; Addison Wesley. Book in progress, full text, ASCII format. Asks for feedback. [author website, Gnosis Software, Inc.] 18. XML Processing with Python - By Sean McGrath; Prentice Hall PTR, 2000, ISBN 0130211192, has CD-ROM. Methods to build XML applications fast, Python tutorial, DOM and SAX, new Pyxie open source XML processing library. [Prentice Hall PTR] 19. Amazon.com: Python NEW! - Lists books for sale on the topic of Python programming. Includes descriptions of individual books, reviews and purchase information. 20. Free Python books - Free Python books and tutorials. 21. FreeTechBooks: Python Scripting Language - Annotated list of free online books on Python scripting language. Topics range from beginner to advanced. 22. How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python - By Allen B. Downey, Jeffrey Elkner, Chris Meyers; Green Tea Press, 2002, ISBN 0971677506. Teaches general principles of programming, via Python as subject language. Thorough, in-depth approach to many basic and intermediate programming topics. Full text online and downloads: HTML, PDF, PS, LaTeX. [Free, Green Tea Press] 23. Internet Programming with Python - By Aaron Watters, Guido van Rossum, James C. Ahlstrom; M&T Books, 1996, ISBN 1558514848, has CD-ROM. Description, contents, sample chapter, ordering information for this standard reference guide. Examples and updates. [FSB Associates]

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