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Francis J. O'Brien, Jr.
Applied Math., Engineering, Algonquian Studies
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Scientist, inventor & writer. Employed by US Govt., Naval Station Newport. RI native. Veteran, USAF. Ph.D. Columbia. Former President, Aquidneck Indian Council. Website lists publications in (1) Algonquian Studies (2) math./stat. (3) poetry (4) essays. Latest books: (a) 500 Integrals (DocStore) and (b) A Cultural History of the Native Peoples of Southern New England (Bauu Press). Recent book is Understanding Indian Place Names in Southern New England (on Amazon) Cheers! e-mail: francis.j.obrien@navy.mil francis28@cox.net
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Profile Visits: 12042
Professional Information:
company: Aquidneck Indian Council, US Navy
title: Scientist & Diversity Program Manager
industry: Defense & Space
web address: http://www.docstoc.com/profile/waabu
Address:
city: Newport
state: RI, zip: 2840
country: United States
Education:
undergraduate: RI College
degree: B.A. (Philo)
year: 1973
graduate: Teachers College & Grad. Sch Arts & Sciences, Columbia
degree: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
year: 1980






A family of algebraic-exponential formulas
From: waabu | Date: 3/26/2013  | Views: 27

The author has created a small family of generalized indefinite and definite algebraic–exponential real variable integrals based on the gamma... ...  more>>

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A general limit for exponentials
From: waabu | Date: 3/14/2013  | Views: 129

In this paper we demonstrate a general limit for exponential functions by elementary differential calculus methods (log differentiation and... ...  more>>

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Integral x^m exp(-Bx^n) and Related integrals. 2nd ed
From: waabu | Date: 1/3/2013  | Views: 82

Four related algebraic exponential formulas in Gradshteyn and Rhyzik are derived. Shows method of deriving integrals by "inspired guessing" and... ...  more>>

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Derivative of exp(x^n) by limit definition
From: waabu | Date: 11/27/2012  | Views: 447

We seek to provide a plausible elementary proof outline of derivative by the limit definition. This demonstration is not available in standard... ...  more>>

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Proof that lim(n-> inf) x^n/n!=0 by Stirling’s Approximation for Factorials (Part II)
From: waabu | Date: 11/24/2012  | Views: 106

A Note is added to the original paper. An additional simpler proof of the limit is given. more>>

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Derivative of [ln(x)]^n by Limit Definition
From: waabu | Date: 11/14/2012  | Views: 154

The derivative of [ln(x)]^n id given by the limit definition. more>>

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Proof that lim(n->inf) x^n/n!=0 By Stirling’s Approximation for Factorials
From: waabu | Date: 11/14/2012  | Views: 191

A proof is given of the limit(n-->inf) x^n/n! = 0 by Stirling's approximation for factorials. See separate paper (Part II) which provides a simpler... ...  more>>

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Historic American Indian Place Names, Geographical Area and Density in New England: A Statistical Note
From: waabu | Date: 7/23/2012  | Views: 151

Description and statistical analysis of Indian place names distributed by language/dialect in John C. Huden's New England Indian place names text. ...  more>>

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Mary's Baby: A Short Story
$12.00 From: waabu | Date: 2/14/2012  | Views: 224

Mary's Baby is based on a reconstructed hypothetical Native American legend. MB proposes one possible reason for the profound ill treatment over the  ...  more>>

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Blackmoon
$20.00 From: waabu | Date: 8/20/2010  | Views: 83

Author's first collection of poetry in Native American themes and genres. See also "Wampumpeag" more>>

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Bibliography for Studies of American Indians
$25.00 From: waabu | Date: 8/20/2010  | Views: 129

An attempt has been made to record all relevant published documents for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and major documents... ...  more>>

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Introduction to Narragansett Language
$25.00 From: waabu | Date: 7/1/2010  | Views: 323

Retranslation of "A Key into the Language of America" by Roger Williams, 1643. A Key was the first book written in America on southern New England... ...  more>>

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Grammatical Studies in the Narragansett Language
$25.00 From: waabu | Date: 6/29/2010  | Views: 196

In this treatise we provide a second edition of a brief grammatical sketch of the Narragansett language as preserved by Roger Williams in his 1643... ...  more>>

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American Indian Studies in the extinct languages of southeastern New England
$25.00 From: waabu | Date: 6/29/2010  | Views: 174

This monograph contains 13 self-contained brief treatises, listed in the Table of Contents. These chapters comprise material on linguistic,... ...  more>>

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Neologisms: A Compilation of New Words Suggested for Incorporation into the Engliah Language
From: waabu | Date: 2/23/2010  | Views: 582

Neologisms A compilation of new words suggested for incorporation into the English language Moondancer ... ...  more>>

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Understanding Algonquian Indian Words: New England (rev ed.)
$25.00 From: waabu | Date: 2/1/2010  | Views: 776

A brief dictionary of the extinct American Indian languages, Massachusett and Narragansett. Book is designed for the layperson to gain an... ...  more>>

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A Peasant's Philosophy
From: waabu | Date: 6/28/2009  | Views: 145

The authors personal philosophy taught by peasants in the Olneyville Square section of Providence RI more>>

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Algonquian Prayer: Keihtanit-oom
From: waabu | Date: 6/24/2009  | Views: 133

A bilingual prayer created in 1998 in primitive Massachusett (now extinct American Indian langauge) more>>

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Algonquian Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer
From: waabu | Date: 6/24/2009  | Views: 89

The Lords Prayer translated by missionary Rev. John Eliot in 1669 into the Massachusett Indian language, now extinct Eliot is author of the Bible... ...  more>>

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The Rabbit Story
From: waabu | Date: 6/24/2009  | Views: 178

An Algonquian Indian legend --The Rabbit Story--recorded by Princess Red Wing. Translation into Massachsuett language was the first attempt to use... ...  more>>

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Verb Conjugation in Narragansett Language
From: waabu | Date: 6/16/2009  | Views: 273

Example of conjugating and reconstructing a simple verb in extinct American Indian language Narragansett References more>>

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Familiar Indian Place Names In Rhode Island by County and Town, City and Place
From: waabu | Date: 6/4/2009  | Views: 494

A small collection of RI American Indian place names selected and rearranged from T W Bicknell, History of the State of Rhode Island 1920 more>>

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The Word “Squaw” in Historical and Modern Sources
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 311

Reprinted from American Indian Studies in the Extinct Languages of Southeastern New England, 2005. Newport, RI: Aquidneck Indian Council. more>>

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Algonquian Vocabulary: Algonquian Prayers and Miscellaneous Algonquian Indian Texts
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 560

Reprinted from American Indian Studies in the Extinct Languages of Southeastern New England, 2005. Newport, RI: Aquidneck Indian Council. more>>

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Algonquian Vocabulary: The Heavens, Weather, Winds, Time,
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 203

Reprinted from American Indian Studies in the Extinct Languages of Southeastern New England, 2005. Newport, RI: Aquidneck Indian Council. more>>

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Algonquian Vocabulary: Corn, Fruit, Berries and Trees
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 699

Reprinted from American Indian Studies in the Extinct Languages of Southeastern New England, 2005. Newport, RI: Aquidneck Indian Council. more>>

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Algonquian Vocabulary: The Human Body
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 236

Reprinted from American Indian Studies in the Extinct Languages of Southeastern New England, 2005. Newport, RI: Aquidneck Indian Council. more>>

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Algonquian Vocabulary: Fish and Aquatic Animals
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 139

Reprinted from American Indian Studies in the Extinct Languages of Southeastern New England, 2005. Newport, RI: Aquidneck Indian Council. more>>

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Algonquian Vocabulary: Birds and Fowl
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 235

Reprinted from American Indian Studies in the Extinct Languages of Southeastern New England, 2005. Newport, RI: Aquidneck Indian Council. more>>

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Algonquian Vocabulary: Animals and Insects
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 299

Reprinted from American Indian Studies in the Extinct Languages of Southeastern New England, 2005. Newport, RI: Aquidneck Indian Council. more>>

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Algonquian Vocabulary: Spirits and Family Relations
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 47

Reprinted from American Indian Studies in the Extinct Languages of Southeastern New England, 2005. Newport, RI: Aquidneck Indian Council. more>>

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Philosophical Essay on Freedom II
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 37

Essay submitted 1977 at Teachers College Columbia Philosophy of Education course taught by Prof Maxine Greene more>>

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Philosophical Essay on Freedom I
From: waabu | Date: 5/26/2009  | Views: 56

Essay submitted 1976 at Teachers College Columbia Philosophy of Education course taught by Prof Maxine Greene more>>

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Errata for Cultural History of The Native Peoples of Southern New England : Voices from Past and Present
From: waabu | Date: 5/8/2009  | Views: 34

Addenda Errata and Corrigenda for book--Cultural History of The Native Peoples of Southern New England Voices from Past and Present Moondancer ... ...  more>>

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Selected Transformations, Identities, and Special Values for the Gamma Function
$25.00 From: waabu | Date: 5/8/2009  | Views: 1351

This report contains about 65 gamma function formulas suggested as supplemental to the listing at http:functionswolfram.com. GammaBetaErfGamma The... ...  more>>

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Double Factorials: Selected Proofs and Notes
$25.00 From: waabu | Date: 4/23/2009  | Views: 1311

2nd printing. P. 23 typo/error corrected. Double factorial formulas selected from Wolfram website and new formulations The derivations are... ...  more>>

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Pochhammer Symbol Selected Proofs
$25.00 From: waabu | Date: 4/16/2009  | Views: 818

Derivations and proofs of elementary Pochhammer Symbol formulas listed in standard sources Designed for studentsThe Errata sheet has been deleted;... ...  more>>

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Mankind in Defense of Womankind: Some Thoughts After Reading More About SMPY
From: waabu | Date: 3/10/2009  | Views: 48

Appeared in Integra Vol R No 5 Feb 1990 Reaction to national study on differences between males and females in math achievement more>>

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Reflections
From: waabu | Date: 3/9/2009  | Views: 59

Chapbook--some of earliest poems from UGrad school through 80s more>>

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