Python isn't exactly known for its anonymous functions either. If you're looking to learn CS, I really suggest Scheme a la SICP (you don't really have to start

Python isn't exactly known for its anonymous functions either. If you're looking to learn CS, I really suggest Scheme a la SICP (you don't really have to start with SICP because there are a bunch of other great books, but they trend to have similar motivations). Scheme also has the advantage of being a much simpler and more consistent language than any of the other ones mentioned here.