In
Python from the Very Beginning
John Whitington takes a no-prerequisites approach to teaching a modern general-purpose programming language. Each small, self-contained chapter introduces a new topic, building until the reader can write quite substantial programs. There are plenty of questions and, crucially, worked answers and hints.
will appeal both to new programmers, and to experienced programmers eager to explore a new language. It is suitable both for formal use within an undergraduate or graduate curriculum, and for the interested amateur.
Chapters:
Getting Ready
Starting Off
Names and Functions
Again and Again
Making Lists
More with Lists and Strings
Prettier Printing
Arranging Things
When Things Go Wrong
More with Files
The Other Numbers
The Standard Library
Building Bigger Programs
Project 1: Pretty Pictures
Project 2: Counting Calories
Project 3: Noughts and Crosses
Project 4: Photo Finish
Answers to Questions
Hints for Questions
The book has recently (2023) been updated with all errata and for the latest version of Python.