If you are new to programming with Python and are looking for a solid introduction‎,‎ this is the book for you‎.‎ Developed by computer science instructors‎,‎ books in the ‎"‎for the absolute beginner‎"‎ series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation‎.‎ You will acquire the skills that you need for practical Python programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real‎-world scenarios‎.‎ Throughout the chapters‎,‎ you will find code samples that illustrate concepts presented‎.‎ At the end of each chapter‎,‎ you will find a complete game that demonstrates the key ideas in the chapter‎,‎ a summary of the chapter‎,‎ and a set of challenges that tests your newfound knowledge‎.‎ By the time you finish this book‎,‎ you‎'‎ll be well versed in Python and be able to apply the basic programming principles you‎'‎ve learned to the next programming language you tackle‎.‎