From the reviews of the first edition:
Thimmannnagari, an experienced designer, offers an insider's view of CPU design. The material, which is presented in a frank and systematic way, covers six major areas ... . For each area, the process involved is carefully laid out in steps, and the crucial details and options associated with each step are meticulously covered in full. ... An excellent resource for those in CPU design and computer architecture for both college students and practitioners. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. (J.Y. Cheung, CHOICE, Vol. 42 (10), June, 2005)