What Textbooks are best for self-study for SAT Physics Test

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I am planning on taking SAT Subject test in Physics in few months, but I don't know which textbook is best to study all physics concepts that will be tested.

I have a basic knowledge of algebra and almost none of calculus, as they didn't teach them back in high school, but I really want to understand all physics concepts and get good score in SAT Physics.

Therefore, I would really appreciate it if you can recommend me what to do, and which textbooks should I get if I am going to study them by myself.

I also have this book (Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition) by Douglas C. Giancoli) .What is your opinion about it?
 
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jedishrfu said:
You should get an SAT prep book for the subject and/or take a prep class to help you with test strategies.

Here's an online book:

http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/books/sat2/physics/

and here at Amazon are many books to consider. I think they are all about the same though so pick one that you like and go study:

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=sat+physics

The major players are Barrons, Kaplan and Princeton.
Thank you for replying.
I forgot to mention that I only know like 10-15% of topics, so I want to study Physics from beginning not just reviewing it.