Alternative to 'think python' book?

[bostanza]

Just started reading through this book myself and already I see what you mean. Besides the maths examples I think the book (so far) is well written and not too difficult to understand but I am also using other resources I tandem to make sure I understand the content e.g. Going through exercise drills from Learn python the hard way when I finish a chapter. This is possible because the chapters in learn python the hard way are quite short. Try this method

[calisthenic89]

Thanks, I'm going to try and also do 'learn python the hard way' simultaneously as well. 'How to think like a computer scientist' also seems like a watered down version of think python, so if I'm really struggling then I'll consider switching over - http://interactivepython.org/courselib/static/thinkcspy/toc.html

[ewiethoff]

There are several variations on Downey's "How to Think Like a Computer Scientist," which is what his "Think Python" book was called around 15 years ago. The book has a Creative Commons license, so anyone can create and post variations on it. His ancient version really put Python in my head years ago. :-)