Learn to Program Using Python: A Tutorial for Hobbyists, Self-Starters, and All Who Want to Learn the Art of Computer Programming

By Alan Gauld; Addison Wesley Professional, 2001, ISBN 0201709384, has CD-ROM. Introduction for those learning programming basics: terminology, concepts, methods to write code. Assumes no prior knowledge but basic computer skills, unintimidating, clearly written. [Addison Wesley]