I would like some advice on books to learn Python

I've seen a couple of posts on learning resources for Python. I'm not interested in web sites. I would like to buy a book. What I'm looking for is a book for someone with no experience in programming that builds from the bottom up. I took a C programming class back in college but it's been over five years now since I've typed ANY code, and I'm certain I've forgotten most everything.

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osJoe

I was also looking for a book a few weeks ago because I really wanted to learn the language from the bottom up and get a strong foundation. I came across this one on amazon that has a good rating.
Amazon.com: Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners (978193398849

: Warren Sande, Carter Sande: Books

Looks to me it starts you at the VERY basics of programming and then teaches principles of python scripting.. Anyways, I've decided against a book right now because I am tight on money and the python website and Youtube tutorials provide more than enough to get started.

hiddenknight821

Silly rabbit. That book is just for kids. Maybe the Michael Dawson book may be good for you, but I like to learn Python the hard way, and I would go with the O'Reilly book.

Frostbite

There are also free tutorials at Codecademy that are pretty well done.

Python | Codecademy

whatthehell

MIT has it OCW (open courseware) that has a intro to programming class that teaches Python. I believe both the class and the book (in PDF) are both free.

Patel128

The user "thenewboston" on youtube does programming tutorials, I have never used his videos though. He seems to teach python from the ground up so I would maybe test watch some of his videos and see if you like it.
Python Programming Tutorial - 1 - Installing Python - YouTube

petedude

hiddenknight821 wrote: »

Silly rabbit. That book is just for kids. Maybe the Michael Dawson book may be good for you, but I like to learn Python the hard way, and I would go with the O'Reilly book.

Amen to that. O'Reilly books for 'nix related technology rock.

NotHackingYou

Head first books are outstanding resources. I own C#, Java, JavaScript, Programming and HTML/CSS

This book is an introduction to programming and teaches Python.
Amazon.com: Head First Programming: A Learner's Guide to Programming Using the Python Language (9780596802370): David Griffiths, Paul Barry: Books

computer g33k

If you're looking for an e book, this might be worth taking a look.

Practical Python: Learn programming for the real world! by Fletcher Heisler — Kickstarter

Ryan82

Here are a couple video tutorials to supplement:

Google's Python Class

Python Set Up - Google's Python Class - Google Code

Udacity:

udacity.com Intro to computer science class

JayTheCracker

Python for Dummies

onesaint

Think Python is brand new, published by O'reilly and supposed to be for beginners. Deal of the day put it at $15 for a while.
Think Python*-*O'Reilly Media

Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional gets some great reviews on Amazon:
Amazon.com: Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional (9781590595190): Magnus Lie Hetland: Books

The book is based on this blog post. So, I would image the book is much the same style.
hetland.org : Instant Hacking