ParMan Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 So i started reading up on python a while back. A couple of months ago i put my book down and said... "done!!" I think the problem might have been the book i was reading. "python for dummies". I mostly was reading this book because i did great with the dummies collections when i started to learn C. Over the last couple of month i have been directing all my attention on LISP programming (i work with autocad all day until i go back to school). So its time for me to get back into python! but i need some suggestions on good books. i know the web based is great. except i hate reading on the PC. i mostly use my Kindle for all my reading. Thanks i greatly appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodmya Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner (Michael Dawson) 3rd ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitwon Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Though I've never read it, I've heard several credible people recommend the Absolute Beginner book so I second that. If you already know C and LISP then python shouldn't even require a book. The syntax is pretty simple and the REPL lends itself to exploration and experimentation. You can use the "dir()" command to list the valid properties and methods of a given object, and "print <object or method>.__doc__" usually prints the description and usage of the object/method in question. Have you done any object-oriented programming before? That's the only challenging concept I can think you might need to learn if you're coming from C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParMan Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 I have no object oriented knowledge. I will check out Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner (Michael Dawson) 3rd ed. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbrthwt Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 A great book is Programming Python you should have a look but it might be a bit advanced. http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Python-Mark-Lutz/dp/0596158106/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315461740&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitwon Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) A great book is Programming Python you should have a look but it might be a bit advanced. http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Python-Mark-Lutz/dp/0596158106/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315461740&sr=8-1 I'm not sure I'd call that book "great". I have it. It's more reference than instruction, and honestly if you want reference just read the docs for the standard libraries. They're actually well written and have good examples. Edited September 8, 2011 by Sitwon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acidr4in Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 So i started reading up on python a while back. A couple of months ago i put my book down and said... "done!!" I think the problem might have been the book i was reading. "python for dummies". I mostly was reading this book because i did great with the dummies collections when i started to learn C. Over the last couple of month i have been directing all my attention on LISP programming (i work with autocad all day until i go back to school). So its time for me to get back into python! but i need some suggestions on good books. i know the web based is great. except i hate reading on the PC. i mostly use my Kindle for all my reading. Thanks i greatly appreciate it. Pythons such a cool language bro , ive got loads of books on it , heres a couple: http://www.mediafire.com/?saxydtpewqz3gfd http://www.mediafire.com/?m4adbo82ewjwtud http://www.mediafire.com/?f0ks3yetaiqsqfy Let me know what you think , i' ll try and have a look in my cave and find the rest, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3hGamerDK Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I'd say you Learn Python The Hard Way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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