Python For Dummies

[Karkadann]

Does any body know about this book and does it have the info needed for someone like me to take age creation to the next level?

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/python- ... 1102333637

[Lyrositor]

I don't usually recommend "For Dummies" books. In my experience, they don't explain concepts enough, or don't explain enough, or are too practical, etc.. I don't know this book though, so I can't comment on it.

The Python book I've used until now (with no dissatisfaction whatever) is O'Reilly's Learning Python: http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596158071.do There might be better books out there, though.
I see there's another O'Reilly book available for free; you could check it out too if you want to: http://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpytho ... python.pdf

In my general experience, though, books aren't necessary for programming. I learned more about Python in one week than I did by reading for weeks. Online tutorials have all the info I need (the Python documentation is truly excellent): http://docs.python.org/py3k/

[Luna]

One I've heard that is good is Learning Python The Hard Way (http://learnpythonthehardway.org/). However Cyan's python is...special, learning python is a good start but it will still be hard to understand the python involved in making ages.

[Karkadann]

However Cyan's python is...special, learning python is a good start but it will still be hard to understand the python involved in making ages.

thats what I was suspected