Books published by publisher Ruby Mountain Press, Ltd.

The past isn't over, it's an opening. The future isn't hidden, it's a trap.If she ever wants to see him again, she'll have to take the risk...Publishers Weekly Starred Review: "Funny, Romantic & Harrowing!"When offered a one-way trip to the past, Iz sacrifices everything for a chance to change her dystopian future—and see her murdered lover one last time. After a perilous journey through a black hole, she wakes up on a tropical beach, buck naked and mortally wounded—but twenty years younger! With only hours to live, she must convince an enraptured but skeptical twenty-something guy to fix their future relationship and thereby save the planet (no one is quite sure why.)But it's easier said than done, as success means losing him to a brainy, smart-mouthed bombshell (her younger self), and that's a heartbreaker, save the world or not. Across the infinite expanse of space and time, love endures...(Unfortunately, it’s not going to be enough.)FALL INTO THIS EDGY, action-packed, darkly comedic, dystopian love story, and be prepared to encounter a finicky time machine, a mysterious seashell, and a very clever dog (some sex, some swearing, some violence, but no vampires and absolutely no ditzes.)Content Warning!This book contains material that may be disturbing to some, and in movie form, would be rated NC-17 for strong language, nudity, sexual situations, and violence (including attempted sexual assault, abduction, intense danger, miscarriage, confinement, a pandemic, religious fanaticism (Christian), government malevolence, and death). Reader discretion is advised.

A woman’s middle-aged heart destroyed by love and loss. A divorced handyman who has given up on dating. Can small town dreams bring them both together?Sam needs a do-over. Shattered by her husband's infidelities after twenty-five years of marriage, she is plagued by constant fear and loneliness. With only her dog, she sets out to make a quaint island community her new home.Sam searches for a carpenter. Jeff, a retired firefighter turned handyman, answers her call. As Jeff works on her projects, he can’t resist falling for her…or her pies. Sam's not looking for romance, but can’t deny their budding relationship.When she least expects it, the pain of her past comes hurtling back at her. While torn between love and friendship, Sam must face her fears and make a choice. Will she risk the chance for a family and home she’s been longing for all her life?Finding Home is the first book in the Hometown Harbor Series, featuring emotional journeys of women in midlife, with a touch of romance. If you like escaping with heartwarming stories filled with friendship and family, dogs, and second chances, then you’ll love Tammy L. Grace’s tale of old wounds and new possibilities.Treat yourself to the first book in the series readers describe as “the perfect escape, captivating, heartwarming, and inspirational” today.Read more from award-winning author, Tammy L. GraceHOMETOWN HARBOR SERIESHometown Harbor: The Beginning (Prequel Novella)Finding HomeHome BloomsPromise of HomePieces of HomeFinally HomeCOOPER HARRINGTON DETECTIVE NOVELSKiller MusicDeadly ConnectionDead WrongGLASS BEACH COTTAGE SERIESBeach HavenSTAND-ALONE BOOKSA Season for Hope (Christmas Novella)The Magic of the Season (Christmas Novella)

If someone took everything you live for, how far would you go to get it back? When offered a one-way trip to the past, Isabel sacrifices everything for a chance to change the rapidly deteriorating present - and see her murdered lover one last time. When she arrives 20 years in the past, buck naked and mortally wounded, she has 24 hours to convince a stunned but enraptured 19-year-old to change their future. Definitely easier said than done, as success means losing him to a brainy, smart-mouthed bombshell (her younger self), and that's a heart breaker, save the world or not. This offbeat tale is about falling madly in love when one is too cynical for such things, letting go of pessimism when it's the last life jacket on a sinking ship, and racing against the clock when one doesn't have the proper footwear. It's a coming-of-age story for old fogeys, a how-to-make-love guide for diehard celibates, and a laugh-out-loud tragedy with a hopeful twist.

Following the Sonoran Desert of the American Southwest through its five seasons�spring, dry summer, wet summer, autumn, and winter�Hidden Life of the Desert uses stunning color photographs and clear, informative text to introduce young readers to many plants and animals that thrive in this unique ecosystem. At first glance the hot valley floors and rugged mountainsides may seem barren and inhospitable, but look closely and you may find howling mice and toads that pop out of the sand. With patience you�ll see giant centipedes, bobcats, and miniature owls. You could even catch a glimpse of a Gila monster, the only poisonous lizard in the United States.This greatly expanded edition of Hidden Life of the Desert follows in the footsteps of a Crown Books for Young Readers (1990) edition that made the John Burrough�s List of Outstanding Nature Books for Young Readers. New in the 2010 edition are expanded text, more pictures, maps, a glossary, plant and animal species lists, an index, and an annotated list of recommended books and Web sites. But perhaps most important is the addition of a thought-provoking chapter titled �Facing the Future,� which considers where water in the West comes from, how we use it, and how energy and water use are connected.

How could the loss of just one single species matter? Against a backdrop of dramatic and colorful artwork, this book tells the story of Dr. Robert T. Paine’s landmark research on ochre sea stars. His study revealed that the presence or absence of one single species can affect an entire ecosystem. The main story introduces readers to intertidal life along the Pacific coast while describing the steps of Paine’s research. Gradually revealing the connections that tie together the existence of many diverse species in this tumultuous ecosystem, the book clearly conveys the surprising importance of one individual species. Through the story and extensive back matter, readers learn about ecology, keystone species, and the invisible connections that exist everywhere in nature.

Did you know that honey is really bee barf? That grizzly bears sometimes eat rotting meat? Or that turkey vultures poop on their own feet? Nature's Yucky uses kids' natural fascination with the stinky, the gross, and the icky to help them learn more about wild animals and why critters behave as they do.Younger children will love having the book read to them, while older children and adults will also enjoy the "Animal Facts" section in the back, which has more in-depth information on the featured animals. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of learning to identify the droppings of various animals by making (and eating!) "scat cookies." Lovely watercolor illustrations balance out the "yuckiness," reminding us that nature is not just disgusting, but beautiful, too.

The men of Company E rode big gray horses that stood out amidst the confusion during the afternoon of June 25, 1876. Twenty-eight of these men were found dead in a ravine after the fighting ceased. But which ravine? Why couldn't the army find their bones only a few years later? Why didn't archaeological excavations uncover any remains? The answers, finally, are at hand.

In 1889, a young spunky British woman of genteel upbringing set sail for the United States�against her family's wishes. She traveled with a friend, Ewen Cameron, the man who later became her husband. They were bound for eastern Montana to hunt big game along the Yellowstone River, only thirteen years after the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The next fall the Camerons returned to England, packed up, and moved to Montana, where they lived for the rest of their lives. They first rented a ranch on the Powder River, among other British expatriates, to raise polo ponies for export to England. After years of limited success in the pony trade, they bought a small herd of cattle, settling into a more dependable existence of ranching and market gardens.In her first biography, author Lorna Milne uses diaries and letters to reconstruct how Evelyn lived in the harsh eastern Montana landscape and how she became an extraordinary photographer. Evelyn may have been born in England, but through heart and temperament, she was a Westerner. She was resourceful, hard working, observant, artistic, adaptable. According to her contemporary, a traveling Englishwoman, Evelyn was described as �one of the great wonders of Montana.�

What animal can weigh half a ton, run 45 mph with 70 pounds strapped to its skull, belt out haunting bugles that carry for miles, and endure 100 stab wounds a year in its side from fighting? Elk can. Native tribes called them Wapiti, the “White Rump.” No animal is quite like the elk―a true symbol of wildness. The Wild Life of Elk captures this legendary animal in all its glory, following the species though the seasons and through the centuries. It explores the many habitats in which elk thrive, the mythic growth cycle of their antlers and the intricacies of their social structure. The book follows the species through history and shows the many ways that humans have depended on it for eons. Learn how elk defend themselves during fights and from attacking predators, give birth in some of the most majestic locations imaginable, and have adapted to survive brutal winters and blistering heat. Elk remain one of the most dramatic manifestations of the American wilderness, and this book pays them a grand tribute.

Have you ever wondered why languages are so diverse in the world?Would you like to know why English spelling sometimes seems weird?Would you like to write your name in Chinese, Russian, Arabic, or Japanese?Would you like a taste of Navajo and Arapaho and to learn about different Native American languages?Would you like to learn some interesting things about Latin, Spanish, French, Greek, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hebrew, Yoruba, Finnish, Arapaho, Navajo, Constructed Languages, English, and many more languages?There are chapters in this book about how languages connect with other languages, how different languages work, how languages are similar and different from each other, how languages change over time, and some language games and facts. Learning about language can be really eye-opening and fascinating because language represents how we all interpret the world and then communicate together.

Good stories help children develop resilience and hope in the face of major life changes and fears. The story is told by a child who moves from the city to a small cabin in the mountains, to live with her grandmother. It includes a timeless lesson of learning to overcome the "dark stomping boots of night" by recognizing the light within. Each page of the book has original art, to promote deeper reflection as the story develops.