This guide provides a sociology and urban studies connection to the real-life stories found in the two books, HEY CABBIE and HEY CABBIE II. Students will benefit from an up-close, near first-hand look into human social behavior and the functioning of human society as seen through the perceptive eyes of a seasoned cab driver. The stories are true, raw vignettes describing brief encounters with a wide variety of people and a fascinating glimpse of the city. There is a 30 year span between the two books portraying human behavior THEN and NOW. The author's sense of curiosity, empathy and attention to the details of people's lives will provide the student profound and distinct learnings in sociology and urban studies.

These writings feature Logan, a former Baltimore City policeman and vice detective, who recounts his experiences as a seasoned taxicab driver - his fares and the city he serves. They are genuine human interest stories that will keep you intrigued. It shows a side of Baltimore rarely seen by most and gives a view of human nature as seen through the eyes of a perceptive cabbie. It demonstrates how the forces of positive thinking and attitude work in the industry. The bright and dark sides of Baltimore are seen through descriptive vignettes that allow the reader to relive the cabbie's experience which portray that PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE no matter who they are or where they reside. Many of their problems stem from SEX, POWER, MONEY, DRUGS and ROCK & ROLL This is any large city USA or the World dealing with the Haves/Have Nots or Rich Man/Poor Man. "I'm glad you wrote the book." -The Honorable Parren J. Mitchell, Member of Congress (now deceased) "Taxi driver tells of encounters on the low road. He has seen more in his career as a cab driver than before as a cop." -Anita Lewis, News American Staff, Baltimore, MD "Good book . . . Maybe all of us represent these faceless characters at one particular time." -Kweisi Kfume, WEAA Radio / former U.S. Congressman "There's nothing more real than the streets." -Alan Christian, WFBR Radio