Hey everyone, thanks for your input. Keep it coming.
Sugabear, believe or not, I'm actually using the Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums. I actually bought it about 4-5 years ago but never got into it. Problem w/ procrastination but that's another story. It has actually been helping me with my reading. Examples, counting out loud, having the words "one, e, and, ah over each note in a sixteenth-note phrasing, etc. It has been helping. But let's let others respond to see what the books they come up with. A private teacher is always best. But depending upon your learning style, literature or video may be the way to go.
I agree with you completely, hallchamp. Once I have drum theory down, then I can move onto the piano as well. But drums come first!
Yeah, beatboxerz, time signature is challenging but fun. I just learned to recognize 9/8 and 6/8 time though I've been playing it for years.