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The ancient Egyptian language possesses 4 basic color terms; painting uses 7 and later 9 polychrome colors. These sets correspond to Stages Ilia, V, and VII (incomplete) of the Berlin and Kay encoding sequence for language, and support the theory of 11 "basic perceptual color categories." The categories are probably available only through progressive differentiation. The use of color in pictorial representation fits an "active" rather than a "response" model for this expansion. The separation of color use and color terminology has significant cognitive implications.

This book deploys real-life examples from the health sector to delineate the principles of data representation, including concept-based indexing. It is thus a vital guide for professionals with responsibility for systems implementation in healthcare settings.

English Law and Terminology is an ideal book for students and practitioners alike wishing to gain a better understanding of English law and the particular features of the common law. The fully updated edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the key areas of English law, including constitutional law, equity and trusts, contract law, the law of tort, commercial law and company law. Written in a clear and concise way, the book ensures its being accessible to all. Essential vocabulary is highlighted throughout, and each chapter contains a section on legal terminology to assist the readers in developing their legal English.

The aim of the article is to compare the term and definition of "Intelligence Support" used in the Czech Armed Forces with related terms used in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, United States Army and Slowak Ground Forces. The article proposes updated Czech terms and definitions. The article can serve as a basis for a next discussion, for a dictionary processing, it will help intelligence staffs in orientation in intelligence terminology and it improves interoperability within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and in foreign missions.