Python for Data Analysis

This book is helpful IF you already use python..or are willing to run through a bunch of basic python learning beside learning how to use Python for data analysis. There are some examples, but they are not fully annotated. Wes McKinney has produced a useful package with pandas. I warn readers (especially newbie readers) to be very patient in working out examples and annotating them until you understand what is happening.

Excellent guide to data analysis with pandas. The author gives a good explanation on the underlying pandas rationale and functionality, providing sumptuous examples and deep dives (in appendix) with cross-referencing chapters without deviating too far away.

Professionally I use pandas on a biweekly basis and this book has put so many things in place.