This work combines two of Bill Bryson's best-loved books and demonstrates his take on life - from either side of the pond. The books, "Notes from a Small Island" and "Notes From a Big Country", went on to become major bestsellers. "The Complete Notes" combines these two popular books into one volume. Written in the form of bite-sized essays, both books are gently humorous as they highlight the idiosyncracies of the USA and Great Britain.