This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in programming languages and the Java Virtual Machine. It provides a detailed specification of the Java Virtual Machine, including its architecture, class representation, and memory management. The book is written by experts in the field, including Gilad Bracha, Alex Buckley, Frank Yellin, and Tim Lindholm, and is published by Addison Wesley Professional.

The Java Virtual Machine Specification, Java SE 8 Edition is a must-have for any serious programmer or educator teaching programming languages. With 600 pages of comprehensive content, this trade paperback textbook is a valuable addition to any library. Its dimensions are 8.9 inches in length, 7 inches in width, and 1.4 inches in height, with a weight of 32 ounces. The book is in English and was published in 2014.