Which Python reference book do you recommend?
<p>I am trying to buy a Python reference book and I have found two that many people have recommended online:</p>

<p>Python in a Nutshell
<a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/0596100469" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Python-Nutshell-Second-Alex-Martelli/dp/0596100469/ref=pd_sim_b_3</a></p>

<p>Python Essential Reference
<a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/0672329786" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Python-Essential-Reference-4th-Edition/dp/0672329786/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1331441898&amp;sr=1-1</a></p>
