The popular series “What the textbooks are silent about” from ENAS Publishing House has been replenished with a new book “The Amazing History of Computer Science and Automation” by Valery Shilov. The book contains interesting information and little-known facts from the history of the development of automation, robotics, information and computer technologies. The author pays special attention to the origin of key computer science terms, as well as important episodes in the creative life of inventors and scientists. The book is written in a fascinating language and is capable of arousing keen interest among everyone , who is interested in the history of the origin of the now popular field of computer and computing technologies. Which ancient Central Asian scientist gave his name to the algorithm? What did the first computers look like, and who first made the computer personal? Why is Jules Verne called the harbinger of technical innovation? What is a piano adding machine? What is the @ sign called in different countries, and what did the world's first email address sound like? Who coined the term "telecommunications"? What did the world's first robots and automata look like? Valery Shilov's book answers these and many other questions that may arise for anyone interested in the history of computer science, automation and computer technology.