Series involving rational, factorial and power functions

Abstract

This is an anthology of series involving rational, factorial, and power functions expressed in terms of special functions. New finite expansions involving quotient functions expressed in terms of the Hurwitz-Lerch zeta function are given. These results represent a new form of expressing this special function as a finite series where contour integration is required for derivation. Extended series previously known and derived are extended using differential equations and algebraic methods.