Good Lang. Arts/Writing Handbook for AP English class?

Question

Could anyone please recommend affordable Language Arts/Writing handbooks that are actually good?

I need to purchase one for my AP Junior English class, as they won't be provided this year. I spent a few hours wandering around some local bookstore, Wal-Mart, and Staples, but the remaining of the bookstore's selection wasn't particularly good, and the latter two didn't have any left.

Thanks!

Answer 1

i don't know how much they cost, but Writer's INC is an awesome book, i have 2 (one crappy paperback, and one fancy hardcover that i nicked from summer school) and i still use them, im almost 23.

everything is organized, and there are plenty of examples. thats the best one i know of.