Anytime I read about the topic of assembly language, I can't help but think of Michael Abrash. For example, check out Chapter 22 [1] from his Graphics Programmi

Anytime I read about the topic of assembly language, I can't help but think of Michael Abrash. For example, check out Chapter 22 [1] from his Graphics Programming Black Book entitled Zenning and the Flexible Mind for a pleasant stroll down Optimization Lane. You might also enjoy his book entitled The Zen of Assembly Language which features the Zen Timer (a timing tool for performance measuring). [1] http://downloads.gamedev.net/pdf/gpbb/gpbb22.pdf http://downloads.gamedev.net/pdf/gpbb/gpbb22.pdf