Best Selling Books by Pat Barrett

This new edition of Pat Barrett''s popular guide to walking excursions in the greater Canterbury region contains hikes suitable for a range of fitness levels, from families with children to those who aspire to challenging climbs to some of the higher summits. The walks and climbs are organized by region--Rangitata region, Ashburton Lakes and Rakaia Valley, Waimakariri Plains region, Waimakariri Basin and Arthur''s Pass National Park, and the Lewis Pass region--and include useful information such as photographs and full-color maps, walk times, walk grades, access information, nearby natural attractions, and notes on the weather, terrain, and equipment needed. Pat''s personal accounts of some of his favorite walks and climbs will inspire even "armchair trampers" to get out and enjoy the natural splendor of this magnificent region.

A companion volume to Canterbury Foothills and Forests The towering mountains, ancient glaciers, primeval forests and wild beaches of Westland are legendary and exploring the region is an adventure in stark contrasts. It offers the climber, tramper or explorer a wide range of experiences, from alpine routes for the serious climber to gentle tracks suitable for the whole family - some through places of historical interest and all through areas of great natural beauty. In this book Pat Barrett, author of Canterbury Foothills and Forests, brings together his extensive tramping and climbing experience and his skills as a superb photographer to provide a guide to all the marked walking tracks, huts and recognised tramping routes of the region, many of which have never before been documented in this form. The magnificent scenery of the Westland is not simply to be admired: this book will help you experience it first hand for yourself.

Essential guide to the many tracks and trails of the beautiful inland regions of the lower half of the South Island, with an emphasis on foothills and forests.

This paper is essentially a "think piece" aimed at improving primarily the performance of the Australian National Audit Office and generating greater understanding of, and contribution to, the related issues and environment in the broader community of interest. The first part examines some of the pressures for change in public administration; followed by a description of the broad environmental trends in Australia which will help to signpost the way forward; followed by a discussion about what auditors do and may need to do in the future; concluding with a discussion about how we measure our performance and the necessity of demonstrating our continuing credibility, relevance and indispensibility in the medium to longer term.

"Pat Barrett, professional wrestler, reveals the real world of pro wrestling both in & out of the ring...a gem of a book--involving, insightful & altogether fun to read." Pat Rose, supervisor, Gulf Breeze Library. "...an extremely independent, opinionated, colorful individual & he captures the genre, the very essence of professional wrestling in his book..." Cowboy Bill Watts, Pres & CEO, MID-SOUTH SPORTS, Inc. The traumas & dramas inside the incredible world of professional wrestling! This is a behind-the-scenes, autobiographical look at the pro wrestling business, & the characters which make it up. But it''s much more than just about life on the mats. It''s a roller coaster ride of human emotions. There''s humor. There''s pathos. Through the pages catch the magic of the matches, as well as life backstage with the groupies, fans, promoters, families & life on the road from the unbelievable world of pro wrestling. To order this captivating hardcover 266 page edition: send $16.95 plus $2 postage/handling (Visa, MC & AmEx accepted) payments to FLEUR PRESS, P.O. Box 6073, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 or call toll free (800) 733-0478. *Each edition personally inscribed by author! Not recommended for children. Contains adult subject matter.