Students who have used Smith/Minton's Calculus say it is easier to read than any other math book they've used. That testimony underscores the success of the authors' approach, which combines the most reliable aspects of mainstream Calculus teaching with the best elements of reform, resulting in a motivating, challenging book. Smith/Minton wrote the book for the students who will use it, in a language that they understand, and with the expectation that their backgrounds may have gaps. Smith/Minton provide exceptional, reality-based applications that appeal to students' interests and demonstrate the elegance of math in the world around us. Features new to the third edition include: many new exercises and examples (for a total of 7,000 exercises and 1000 examples throughout the book)