An "alternative" to Learning Perl

[Sebastian Rooks]

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if you could help me. I'm looking for a python
introductory book, kind of like Learning Python only smaller (?!)
The thing is, I travel to and from work each day for about 1,5h in each
direction, and do most of my reading on the train :\

(seriously)

And I can't find one (just one) python book shorter than 500 pages that
is worth its weight in salt.

Anyone know of any, any at all?

All suggestions welcomed!

-- Sebastian

 

[Sean Wolfe]

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if you could help me. I'm looking for a python
introductory book, kind of like Learning Python only smaller (?!)
The thing is, I travel to and from work each day for about 1,5h in each
direction, and do most of my reading on the train :\

(seriously)

And I can't find one (just one) python book shorter than 500 pages that
is worth its weight in salt.

Anyone know of any, any at all?

All suggestions welcomed!

-- Sebastian
--

kindle? ipad? tablet?
also there is python programming for the absolute beginner, which is
agreat book but it's pretty beginner. But well written. At least
Iliked it.http://www.amazon.com/Python-Programming-Absolute-Beginner-3rd/dp/1435455002
Also byte of python ... I think there's a hardcover version you can
buyhttp://www.swaroopch.com/buybook/

 

[Sebastian Rooks]

kindle? ipad? tablet?

I'm interested in books, not files ...
(seriously, now ... I don't have any of those devices)

also there is python programming for the absolute beginner, which is
agreat book but it's pretty beginner. But well written. At least
Iliked it.http://www.amazon.com/Python-Programming-Absolute-Beginner-3rd/dp/1435455002
Also byte of python ... I think there's a hardcover version you can
buyhttp://www.swaroopch.com/buybook/

I think I saw that second one somewhere already. I'll check out the
first link, also. Thanks!

-- Sebastian

 

[Sean Wolfe]

I'm interested in books, not files ...
(seriously, now ... I don't have any of those devices)


I think I saw that second one somewhere already. I'll check out the
first link, also. Thanks!

Yeah I hear you, I moved to Argentina from the US this year and my
ipad + kindle app has been great. I can buy lots of books which I
can't get down here and get access to them immediately, and I can
carry a whole library in my backpack. So +1 if you are thinking about
it. I like physical books as well but the portability factor is
awesome.