<p>So after two weeks of diligently reading this forum for suggestions, and based on my own AP experience, I have compiled a list of the best resources to use on the following AP Exams if you're going to self-study. </p>
<p>I hope a lot of CC'ers find this list useful, as I myself would have loved this list weeks ago. I have also provided links and suggestions for textbooks (very useful if you're self-studying I find).</p>
<p>AP ART HISTORY: </p>
<ul>
<li>Gardner's Art through the Ages, 12th edition (Amazon.com:</a> Gardner's Art through the Ages (with ArtStudy Student CD-ROM and InfoTrac ) (9780155050907): Fred S. Kleiner, Christin J. Mamiya: Books), textbook</li>
</ul>
<p>-The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern (Amazon.com:</a> The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern (9780740768729): Carol Strickland: Books), basically a review book</p>
<p>-Barron's AP Art History (Amazon.com:</a> Barron's AP Art History with CD-ROM (Barron's Ap Art History (Book & CD-Rom)) (9780764194634): John B. Nici M.A.: Books), this is a prep-book/review book of course</p>
<p>AP MACRO/MICRO ECONOMICS:</p>
<ul>
<li>Essentials of Economics, Mankiw (Amazon.com:</a> Essentials of Economics (9780324590029): N. Gregory Mankiw: Books), textbook</li>
</ul>
<p>-Cracking the AP Economics Macro & Micro Exams, Princeton Review (Amazon.com:</a> Cracking the AP Economics Macro & Micro Exams, 2010 Edition (College Test Preparation) (9780375429170): Princeton Review: Books), this is a prep-book</p>
<p>AP EUROPEAN HISTORY:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Modern European History, Viault (Amazon.com:</a> Modern European History (0639785401056): Birdsall Viault: Books), this is a very helpful review book, the bible of AP Euro</p></li>
<li><p>A History of Western Society Since 1300 for Advanced Placement (Amazon.com:</a> A History of Western Society Since 1300 for Advanced Placement* (9780312683214): John P. McKay, Bennett D. Hill, John Buckler, Clare Haru Crowston, Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks: Books), textbook</p></li>
<li><p>Cracking the AP European History Exam, Princeton Review (Amazon.com:</a> Cracking the AP European History Exam, 2010 Edition (College Test Preparation) (9780375429453): Princeton Review: Books), prep-book</p></li>
</ul>
<p>AP WORLD HISTORY:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>World Civilizations: The Global Experience, Ap Edition (Amazon.com:</a> World Civilizations: The Global Experience, Ap Edition (9780131732889): Peter N. Stearns, Michael Adas, Stuart B. Schwartz, Marc J. Gilbert: Books), textbook</p></li>
<li><p>Cracking the AP World History Exam, PR (Amazon.com:</a> Cracking the AP World History Exam, 2010 Edition (College Test Preparation) (9780375429538): Princeton Review: Books) prep-book</p></li>
</ul>
<p>AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>AP Comparative Government and Politics: a Study Guide, 4th edition (Amazon.com:</a> AP Comparative Government and Politics: a Study Guide, 4th edition (9780974348179): Ethel Wood: Books), prep-book, considered the bible of Comp. Gov. & Politics</p></li>
<li><p>Introduction to Comparative Politics, Kesselman (Amazon.com:</a> Introduction to Comparative Politics (9780618214464): Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger, William A. Joseph, Ervand Abrahamian, Christopher S. Allen: Books), textbook</p></li>
</ul>
<p>For now I'm done, I have some more suggestions that I'll post later (finding links and making this list in general has been exhausting :P ). </p>
<p>Feel free to make any suggestions and corrections, this is just a ruff list. </p>
<p>Note: If you are looking to buy any of these materials, I simply linked the newest, and consequentially, most expensive editions of the books. For any of the textbooks you could easily save $100 by buying a used, earlier edition of the book. I saved like $500 this year buying used textbooks and prep materials. The only book I bought new was the Ethel Woods Comp Gov book, which is adjusted to the new format of the exam. </p>
<p>Hope I've helped a few people out there! :)</p>
You should mention whether you need a textbook or not to study the AP. I’m finding that there’s disagreement between members on this forum on whether one need a textbook or not to study for the AP Economic exams.</p>
Oh well, I think the list that has so far been constructed is a bit more complete- thanks guys!! And in regards to your new suggestions, those are excellent. Good structure to your list as well, I like it. Thanks for the help!</p>