Hey, I’m Stan Gerhart,

I am a retired physician committed to: Helping People Help Themselves.

Since I am no longer In Service to people as a physician, I choose to be Of Service to as many people as possible through Independent Book Publishing. The topics I cover in my books are sourced directly from my life experiences. I have a very diverse background, including farming, construction, biochemistry research, and 35 years in Medicine (Emergency and Primary Care). I have always tried to learn as much as possible from the wide variety of people I have encountered in my life. I use this knowledge to provide assistance in any situation I find myself in.

When I was being trained in the art of Independent Book Publishing, I was challenged to publish a book from concept through writing, editing, formatting, and publishing in only 7 Days. I am proud to report that I met the challenge. My first book is “A Simple Guide to Building a Home Walk-in Cooler”. My wife, Sharon, and I were urban cut flower farmers. We needed a walk-in cooler for our cut flowers, so I built one based on information I found online. I decided to describe my experience in book form.

When I began my publishing career, I searched for book topics that were helpful to a broad range of readers. Early in the search, Sharon and I were brainstorming topics. We agreed that what children need most is a firm foundation in Critical Thinking to help them navigate the challenges posed by school, peer pressure, and social media. This was the inspiration for “Parents Teaching CRITICAL THINKING to Their Children (Infants through 13 years)”. I was astounded by the information available to parents on this subject and the relative ease of incorporating Critical Thinking techniques into everyday home activities. I hope my book provides a good introduction to the significant positive impact parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers can have on children in their care.

My book “Workplace Safety Culture Success” was strongly influenced by the decades I spent providing Primary Care Medicine (office practice). Almost daily, I would be confronted by workplace injuries and the battle injured workers face getting time off to rehabilitate and return to work. I will never forget a patient in his 50s who was permanently disabled after dropping a granite countertop on his foot. Despite our efforts, attempts to provide him with prompt specialist care and rehabilitation through workplace insurance fell miserably short. Even our attempts to provide him with retraining for a new career failed. Basically, his retirement was ruined by an inadequate workplace safety culture. I attempted to describe to Safety Managers and company C.O.E.s how a successful workplace safety culture should work. I published my book under the pen name Oliver Greer.

One of the main stressors I have observed over my life is the effect of manipulation on so many people in so many different forms. From spousal abuse to bullying to scams to unscrupulous politicians, we are exposed to manipulation in our society every day. My book “The Light within Dark Psychology” defines how to recognize Deception, Coercion, Manipulation, Persuasion, and Influence, and how to protect oneself and our loved ones from these forces. The book also describes how to avoid becoming a manipulator and live life ethically and in peace.

To focus on the practical aspects of The Light within Dark Psychology textbook, I also provide “The Light within Dark Psychology WORKBOOK”. This workbook serves as your roadmap for navigating the complex landscape of human emotions and interactions with confidence and insight. It provides over 300 practical exercises to help free yourself from exploitation.

I have several books in various stages of development. I am currently working on a sequel to my first Critical Thinking book. The next book will provide Critical Thinking skills to young adults ages 14 through 24. The book will outline the major life decisions young adults face at each stage of maturity, and provide specific Critical Thinking tools to assist with those decisions. I am also working on a book covering Mid-Term Rental Property Investing. The work landscape has changed significantly since Covid-19. More people, from corporate executives to health professionals to film set workers to artists/writers, are facing the challenge of finding mid-term living accommodation (30 - 180 days) for brief work contracts. Accommodation options like hotels/Airbnb are too expensive, while standard rental accommodation does not offer options for under 12 months. My book will provide a step-by-step guide for those interested in delivering mid-term rental property.

I am interested in sharing the knowledge I have gained in my journey through Independent Book Publishing. I am developing a course titled "So You Want to Publish a Book" that will guide participants through each step of book publishing. I am offering this course in person in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and online via the Course button at the top of the page. I am also offering my expertise across all aspects of book publishing through the Services button at the top of the page.

I am entirely committed to Independent Book Publishing. I’d like to encourage you to give the process a try. I want to help you in any way I can.