One thing that i hate about every book written is lack of instructions.
I have learnt a lot of HTML and CSS from my sister and the web. The things a lot of books lack is detail.
One example not related to web designing
"Open the pallet..."
they do not specify how to get there, what to click. Like you are suppose to know.
I have noticed this in a lot of books across many beginner books.
Just my 2 cents
. I would definitely support you though and go ahead and buy it. Maybe learn a thing or 2 from it (=
Goodluck