The everyday reading "Bible" is an updated version of the "New Century Version" (NCV) first published in 1986 by the World Bible translation centre and the base translation for Authentic's best selling ICB and "Youth Bibles". It is based directly languagesiginal langauges of scripture and accurately expresses the full meaning of the original text in clear and easy to understand style. The affordable price makes it ideal for outreach and youth programs or where English is spoken as a second language. It includes frequent notes and a glossary that provide the reader with helpful explanations and essential background information.