From Apple to Algorithm

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From Apple to Algorithm is a powerful journey through the lives of twelve brilliant minds whose discoveries transformed the world. Blending biography, science, and storytelling, this book reveals the human side of the greatest scientific breakthroughs—from Newton’s falling apple to Tim Berners-Lee’s invention of the World Wide Web.

Meet the rebels, visionaries, and pioneers who challenged belief systems, broke barriers, and expanded human knowledge. Discover how Marie Curie glowed through the darkness of prejudice, how Stephen Hawking explored the cosmos from a wheelchair, and how Gregor Mendel quietly unlocked the secret of inheritance in a monastery garden.

This collection brings to life the minds of:


Isaac Newton – who gave us the laws of motion

Nikola Tesla – the genius behind modern electricity

Marie Curie – the pioneer of radioactivity

Albert Einstein – who redefined space and time

Alexander Graham Bell – the father of modern communication

Charles Darwin – who uncovered life’s evolutionary story

Galileo Galilei – the heretic who moved the heavens

Louis Pasteur – who conquered invisible killers

James Watson, Francis Crick & Rosalind Franklin – who revealed the structure of DNA

Tim Berners-Lee – who built the Web that connects us all

Gregor Mendel – the monk who discovered genetics

Stephen Hawking – the voice of the cosmos

Written in an accessible, engaging style, From Apple to Algorithm is more than a science book—it’s a tribute to the power of ideas and the people brave enough to pursue them. Perfect for students, science enthusiasts, and curious readers of all ages.

 

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About the author (2025)

Nafis Sadique Shatil (born December 1, 1993, in Jashore, Khulna, Bangladesh) is a Bangladeshi author, blogger, and human rights activist. 

Shatil is the author of several notable books, including Debating God with a Brain – a satirical and logical exploration of religious fallacies; From Apple to Algorithm – a biographical journey through the lives of world-changing scientists; Adventure of Ryan and George – a fiction novel blending curiosity and imagination for younger audiences; and The Atheist Who Met God and the Devil – his most daring work yet, a satirical journey through heaven, hell, and all the questions religion avoids. He continues to inspire readers around the world to question more, think freely, and live with intellectual courage. Due to his outspoken criticism of religious extremism and his advocacy for free thought, Shatil has faced repeated threats from fundamentalist groups. 

In 2024, Nafis Sadique Shatil was forced into exile for his safety but continues his activism from abroad, using his pen as a tool for resistance and awareness.

Nafis Sadique Shatil is also the founder of Minority Watch, a research and publishing platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of oppressed communities and advocating for the rights of minorities worldwide.

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