Python What are Good Reference Books for Python?

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The discussion highlights the nostalgia for the "Camel Book," Programming Perl, as a go-to reference for Perl programming, emphasizing its quick, concise answers and engaging content. In contrast, the current search for a similar Python reference book reveals dissatisfaction with O'Reilly's offerings, which are perceived as sparse and outdated. While the Python Cookbook is acknowledged as a useful resource for quick recipes, the conversation notes a shift towards online resources for programming help, with Google being the preferred tool for finding information. Despite this trend, there remains a desire for a reliable physical reference book, leading to the purchase of "Python in a Nutshell" as a potential solution.
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Back in the day, when Perl was my go to language, Programming Perl, the Camel Book, from O'Reilly was The Reference. It was the quick and concise way to get an answer. And you'd probably learn something you weren't necessarily looking for and get a chuckle along the way.

Now that Python is my primary language, I realize that I don't have such a book. O'Reilly's selection of Python books seems to be sparse and dated. I've seen a few books from other publishers but none of them seem to be on the same level as the Camel Book.

So anyway, the question is- are there any good, current Python reference books?
 
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To be honest, I don't use books for software reference anymore. It is much faster to just Google what you're looking for and find it online.
 
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I admit, Google has been my friend, but sometimes it's nice to have a familiar book to turn to.

After looking through the books available, I bought a used copy of the newest Python in a Nutshell for $28.
 
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