Hi folks
I'm happy to announce that my latest book, Learn to
Program with Python, is now available for sale.
Once again, I want to thank all of you who showed an interest in and encouraged
me to complete this book.
In the old days when I had a book series with a major publisher, there was a lot
more incentive to complete a book like this in a timely manner. Contractual
obligations, nagging editors, etc.
With self publishing, the incentive mainly comes from loyal fans of my books
like you---thank you!
Back to the book...
This is a 368 page, 8 chapter Introductory book
on Python.
Python is a wonderful, cross platform language. It runs on Windows, Macs, Unix
and Linux boxes, and most importantly, it can be downloaded for free. The book
was written using the latest Python 3.x version.
Having worked on this book for 2 1/2 years, I modestly say it is the best
Introductory book on Python that I have read. However, it is an Introductory
book and I
encourage you to read the Outline of the book before you rush out and purchase
it.
Anything not covered in this book will be handled in the 2 books I plan to
follow it
Learn to Program with Python Classes and Objects
Learn to Program the Python Graphical User Interface
The outline of the book can be found here...
http://www.johnsmiley.com/mybooks/lulu/21725876/TOC.htm
The book is written in the "Classroom
in a Book" style that I have popularized in my 20 years of writing
computer programming books. You will find yourself
immersed in a classroom with 18 others learners who will ask 100's of questions
and receive my answers in an actual classroom dialog style. This style is
praised for its success with many types of learners, but it isn't for everyone.
Self learners really love it---particularly if you are reading the book at 2am
alone in
your house or hotel room---you'll never be lonely.
The book includes 100's of example programs
you can code yourself, many practice exercises,
and a complete working project that I
encourage you to code for
yourself as you read the book.
All of the Example programs, Practice exercises, and Project can be download
here...
http://www.johnsmiley.com/mybooks/lulu/21725876/exercises.zip
Learn to Program with Python is available
for purchase in print form, in both standard binding and spiral binding (which
is ideal if you are following along with the book as you code the examples.)
You can order the book directly from my Print On Demand Service, Lulu.com.
This is the link for the Standard Binding
from Lulu, which is $29.99 plus shipping (typically $3.99 I believe)
http://www.lulu.com/shop/john-smiley/learn-to-program-with-python/paperback/product-23461384.html
This is the link for the
Spiral Binding from Lulu, which is $29.99
plus shipping (typically $3.99)
http://www.lulu.com/shop/john-smiley/learn-to-program-with-python-spiral-bound/paperback/product-23461371.html
I'm also offering
Autographed versions of both the Standard and Spiral binding for
$38 ($35 via PayPal) which includes shipping.
I'm sorry the Autographed version costs more, but I have to pay for shipping to
my house, then shipping to yours :)
This is the link for the Autographed Standard Binding
http://www.johnsmiley.com/products/126.htm
This is the link for the
Autographed Spiral Binding
http://www.johnsmiley.com/products/127.htm
The book is also available on the
Amazon Kindle Store here...
https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Program-Python-Professor-Smiley-ebook/dp/B078K4HKR7
And also the
Barnes & Noble Nook store here...
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/learn-to-program-with-python-kevin-smiley/1127700733
Again, thanks for your support and
encouragement with this book.
I'm off to start Learn to Program with Python Classes and Objects.
I wish you and your families a Healthy and Happy New Year in 2018!
John Smiley