The Informed Argument: The Brief Edition – Miller, Robert Keith – Acceptable…

This textbook is part of a series, but it works perfectly on its own.

Life

This textbook is the standard edition used in most introductory courses.

Hodges’ Harbrace Handbook; with InfoTrac- 9780838403457, hardcover, Cheryl Glenn

What stands out about this textbook is the author’s clear and direct explanations.

Hodges’ Harbrace Handbook; with InfoTrac- 9780838403457, hardcover, Cheryl Glenn

A nice touch in this textbook is the self-assessment quizzes after each lesson.

Hodges’ Harbrace Handbook; with InfoTrac- 9780838403457, hardcover, Cheryl Glenn

This textbook is the latest edition, so all information is current.

Understanding By Design – Paperback By Grant Wiggins – VERY GOOD

A nice touch here is that this unbranded textbook includes practice problems at the end of each chapter.