[GIS] Learning Python programming with generic GIS goals in mind

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In your opinion, what is the best book/site to learn Python with GIS goals in mind?

By "best", I mean:

  • not very long (book)
  • easy to understand (book/site)
  • good practical examples (book/site)

For answers specific to learning how to use the ArcPy site-package for Python to customize ArcGIS for Desktop there is a separate Q&A: What are some resources for learning ArcPy?

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For straight python, his has been discussed thoroughly on Stack Overflow:

The second link has a link to the latest edition of a book I loved when learning python How to Think Like A Computer Scientist: Learning With Python

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