Assembly Language Step-by-Step (PDF)

The eagerly anticipated new edition of the bestselling
introduction to x86 assembly language

The long-awaited third edition of this bestselling introduction
to assembly language has been completely rewritten to focus on
32-bit protected-mode Linux and the free NASM assembler. Assembly
is the fundamental language bridging human ideas and the pure
silicon hearts of computers, and popular author Jeff Dunteman
retains his distinctive lighthearted style as he presents a
step-by-step approach to this difficult technical discipline.

He starts at the very beginning, explaining the basic ideas of
programmable computing, the binary and hexadecimal number systems,
the Intel x86 computer architecture, and the process of software
development under Linux. From that foundation he systematically
treats the x86 instruction set, memory addressing, procedures,
macros, and interface to the C-language code libraries upon which
Linux itself is built.

* Serves as an ideal introduction to x86 computing concepts, as
demonstrated by the only language directly understood by the CPU
itself

* Uses an approachable, conversational style that assumes no
prior experience in programming of any kind

* Presents x86 architecture and assembly concepts through a
cumulative tutorial approach that is ideal for self-paced
instruction

* Focuses entirely on free, open-source software, including
Ubuntu Linux, the NASM assembler, the Kate editor, and the
Gdb/Insight debugger

* Includes an x86 instruction set reference for the most common
machine instructions, specifically tailored for use by programming
beginners

* Woven into the presentation are plenty of assembly code
examples, plus practical tips on software design, coding, testing,
and debugging, all using free, open-source software that may be
downloaded without charge from the Internet.