Newbie wants to learn Assembly Language

I've been lurking on the list for a while, and I finally decided to sit
down and learn assembly language.

So I wanted to ask for some tips on how to get started. I think I will
be using NASM as my assembler, and working through the book "Programming
From The Ground Up".

Does this sound like a good plan of attack? Will NASM and the book make
since together, or should I try another text?

Is there anything else that will help me get started?

Landon