I bought the English version of the book. But actually I read most of it in a Chinese version.
In one word, I didn't get what I want from this book, not because this book is not good, actually it is perfect. It was because what I want leans to pragmatic, for development. And this book leans to theory basiclly.
Anyway, I've learnt too much from this book. Now, to me, the hardware is not far away from software. I also have seen the footstep of the software -- by instructions. : )