Title: Sikh hymns
Author surname(s): Kaur and Abrol
Author forename(s): Gurdev and A S
Publisher: Harihar Devtar Publishers
Pages: 222
ISBN: 187441100x
Publn date: 1991 (original publication date: 1991)
Location: shelf 4.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The 1995 edition (second edition) is on shelf 13.2  This 1991 edition sets out 205 hymns, plus a guide to pronunciation of gurmukhi with the aim of helping "Sikh children to discover the joys of Punjabi, and to get to know the Shubuds.  More than this, I hope that children will find through the Shubuds a glimpse of God, which will encourage them to discover more."  Each hymn is shown in gurmukhi then transliterated on the opposite page (no translation nor explanation).  The two editions do not have identical Contents because the page numbers and order of hymns differs, and the 1991 edition has more hymns.

Title: Elucidation of selected gurbani hymns part 1
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: Sikh Missionary College, Ludhiana
Pages: 56
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2003 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The pamphlet shows transliteration and translation and meaning of some hymns.

Title: Life and works of guru Gobind Singh ji
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: Sikh Dharam Parchar (Mission) Centre of Sri Guru Nanak Darbar gurdwara, Gravesend.
Pages: 26
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: 1971)
Location: shelf 4.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The booklet covers a small number events in the guru's life.

Title: 300th anniversary of the guru granth sahib
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 12
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2008 (original publication date: 2008)
Location: shelf 4.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: A souvenir pamphlet commemorating 300th anniversary (2008) of GGS's installation

Title: Guru granth sahib in the eyes of non-Sikh scholars
Author surname(s): Singh Rahi
Author forename(s): Malkiat
Publisher: Singh Legal Foundation, Chandigarh
Pages: 26
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2004 (original publication date: 2003)
Location: shelf 4.5; 5.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The booklet is a collection of comments by non-Sikhs on GGS

Title: Sikh gurus: their lives and teachings
Author surname(s): Singh Duggal
Author forename(s): K
Publisher: UBS Publishers; UBSPD
Pages: 251
ISBN: '9788185674995
Publn date: 2003 (original publication date: 1993)
Location: shelf 4.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This is a later reprint of the book found on other shelves, and they appear to have identical content.  The book describes the lives of the gurus and translates some of their hymns.  It includes a bibliography, and a short glossary

Title: Life story of siri satguru Gobind Singh ji maharaj and some of his hymns
Author surname(s): Singh Doabia
Author forename(s): Harbans
Publisher: Harbans Singh Doabia and Satwant Kaur Charitable Trust, Chandigarh
Pages: 150
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.4; 18.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is in two parts.  Part 1 includes the principles of Sikhi and biographies of the last 5 gurus and the message of guru Gobind Singh.  Part 2 includes transliteration and translation of some of Gobind Singh's hymns.  The author also rejects writers who reject the idea of "miracles" and is also outspoken on other beliefs and behaviours he sees in some Sikhs, and on some views "wholly wrong and false version of certain historical facts." about Gobind Singh and other gurus.  I estimate the book was published around 1974.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh Marg the illustrated story
Author surname(s): Singh Brar
Author forename(s): Jagdish
Publisher: Jagdish Singh Brar
Pages: 80
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This hardback large book is a pictorial record of the travels of Guru Gobind Singh.  The subtitle of the book is "Anandpur to Damdama Sahib".The author is an artist and has included many paintings.  He says "[this book is] an ordinary effort to show the loftiness of the bestowing feats and miracles of the Supreme Guru...pictorial story of Guru Gobind Singh Marg from Anandpur to Damdama Sahib".  It is written in punjabi and in English and is a biography (pictorial) of his life and times and a section on his personality. It was published around 1999 as it commemorates the Khalsa's 300th anniversary.

Title: The life and work of guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Lakshman
Publisher: BT Publication; Malaysia
Pages: 199
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1994 (original publication date: 1883)
Location: shelf 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is the third edition of the book first published in 1883. It is based mainly on the DG. The author says, in 1909,: "I have referred to the contemporary and later Moslem historians and English writers on Indian history and, where necessary, I have quoted largely from them to corroborate what I have said.  I have visited several of the gurdwaras and places of note with which the memory of the Guru is associated, and have personally enquiired into the traditions that are current there."  This third edition is not an exact copy of the 1970 edition (on shelf 4.2) because: it has no contents, chapters have titles but no chapter numbers, and it has more pages so it might include more content.  It has therefore been listed separately.  The third edition says: "In this edition, we have taken careful measures in properly naming the chapters and updating some facts."  As I have stated in another summary, books that refer to accounts written by Moslems, and European writers' accounts based on those Moslem writers' books, should be critically evaluated for misinformation about Sikh history and the gurus.

Title: Daulat Rai on sahibe kamal Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Rai
Author forename(s): Daulat
Publisher: Gurmat Sahit charitable trust
Pages: 175
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2013 (original publication date: 1988)
Location: shelf 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: There are various editions of this book.  Consolidate them as one entry on the website.  The book is a translation of Rai's 1901 book.  Rai says "Impelled by the lamentable lack of information among the majority and equally saddening misinformation current in certain circles, I resolved to write about Guru Gobind Singh's life, his noble thought and his mission...It is an humble endeavour to correct the prevailing misconceptions about the life, works and mission of the versatile genius Guru Gobind Singh."

Title: When sparrows killed hawks
Author surname(s): Thadani
Author forename(s): Jaya
Publisher: Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, Chandigarh
Pages: 63
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1982 (original publication date: 1966)
Location: shelf 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: A biography of guru Gobind Singh aimed at children but relevant to all ages. A short glossary is included.

Title: Sikh Courier (periodical)
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: tbc
Pages: 45
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1966 (original publication date: 1966)
Location: shelf 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: A periodical - this edition is winter 1966-67 and commemorates guru Gobind Singh's birthday.  Articles on him from various writers.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Harbans
Publisher: Guru Gobind Singh Foundation
Pages: 8
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1967 (original publication date: 1966)
Location: shelf 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: A very brief sketch of his life.

Title: The saint-soldier guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu and Singh Sivia and Singh
Author forename(s): G and G and Kirpal
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK
Pages: 70
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1985 (original publication date: 1974)
Location: shelf 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This 1985 edition is a copy of the 1996 edition.  "The life-sketch of Guru Gobind Singh presented in this book is a blue-print for such a man." The booklet covers the life and times of the guru and some of his compositions, his character; many words that characterise him; the congregational Sikh prayer in English; nitnem recitations; the Sikh anthem; and Sikh symbols (5Ks).

Title: Life of sri Guru Gobind Singh ji
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Dalip
Publisher: B Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh
Pages: 375
ISBN: 817601480x
Publn date: 2005 (original publication date: 2002)
Location: shelf 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is an attempt to "clarify all possible misconceptions [about the guru]."  It also dismisses the myth of gurdwara Hem Kunt.

Title: Life history of Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Sahib
Publisher: Raj Publishers
Pages: 283
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1970 (original publication date: 1967)
Location: shelf 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book is the second ediition.  It contains an extra chapter (that is not even stated in the Contents) and chap 15 seems to be different, so the 2nd edn is not a copy of the 1st edition.  This book is a translation by Dalip Singh of Sahib Singh's book, with the addition of explanatory notes on psychology, 5Ks, four breaches of the discipline of the Khalsa, and a chapter on "the mission and personaliity of the Guru". "my presentation will suffice to show the intimate connection of the Guru's postulates to the modern scientific discoveries and their distinctive nature from other systems."

Title: Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Sahib
Publisher: Raj Publishers
Pages: 255
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1967 (original publication date: 1967)
Location: shelf 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book is a translation by Dalip Singh of Sahib Singh's book, with the addition of explanatory notes on psychology, 5Ks, four breaches of the discipline of the Khalsa, and a chapter on "the mission and personaliity of the Guru". "my presentation will suffice to show the intimate connection of the Guru's postulates to the modern scientific discoveries and their distinctive nature from other systems."

Title: A brief life sketch of Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Trilochan
Publisher: Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Delhi
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1968 (original publication date: 1965)
Location: shelf 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This is a slightly changed edition of the edition on shelf 3.6.  For the 2nd edn, the author says "No major changes have been made in this edition, except in a few words and incorporation of a few sentences."   The pamphlet describes the guru's life and times.  All in English.

Title: How Vachitar is Vachitra Natak?
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Diwan
Publisher: Diwan Singh
Pages: 104
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1995 (original publication date: 1995)
Location: shelf 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book strongly rejects the myth that this composition is the guru's.  "It is a ballad in favour of high caste but treacherous poeople.  It is the greatest pity that Sikhs themselves believe in it."  "It is composed in the name of Guru Gobind Singh but actually it goes against his ideology and teachings."

Title: Guru Gobind Singh re-told
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Narain
Publisher: Bhagat Puran Singh, Amritsar
Pages: 396
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The aim of the book is to present "a true picture of the Guru, carefully avoiding pitfalls of excessive exaggerations or thoughtless under-statements"  The Introduction highlights sources about the guru that are biased and unreliable and so spread misinformation about the guru and Sikh history.

Title: Life of guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Kartar
Publisher: Lahore Book Shop, Ludhiana
Pages: 275
ISBN: 8176470074
Publn date: 1998 (original publication date: 1932)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This is the fourth edition.  The preface to the 1st edition says: "The main object in writing this book has been to present a picture [of the guru] consistent with his views and teachings.  An attempt has been made to examine critically and eradicate prejudices that, through malice or ignorance, have come to be associated with the name of the Guru...accounts written by contemporary Muhammadan scribes and historians are mostly disfigured by a marked display of bigotry and prejuduce.  The European writers who relied on these latter have been led into the same pitfall, and have given currency to wrong facts and views about the Guru.  Hence, no single book written by an author belonging to any of these groups can , in itself, be regarded as reliable history.  In order to find out the truth, we must compare these books with one another and with the wrirings of the Guru and his close associates.  This is what I have attempted to do in these pages."  The appendix includes various versions of Rehatnamas, including the one dictated by the guru. A bibliography is included.

Title: A short sketch of the life and work of guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Lakshman
Publisher: Government of Punjab
Pages: 186
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1970 (original publication date: 1883)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a reprint of the book first published in 1883. It is based mainly on the DG. The author says "I have referred to the contemporary and later Moslem historians and English writers on Indian history and, where necessary, I have quoted largely from them to corroborate what I have said.  I have visited several of the gurdwaras and places of note with which the memory of the Guru is associated, and have personally enquiired into the traditions that are current there."  In view of criticism of accounts of Sikhs and Sikh history written by European and Muslim writers, one should be careful about the contents of this book - it might also be an unreliable account.

Title: The prophet of hope the life of Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Gopal
Publisher: Sterling publishers
Pages: 80
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1967 (original publication date: 1967)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book "gives a glimpse of his great life and works." It is aimed at children, but not exclusively.  The book ends with the guru's prayer.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh a study
Author surname(s): Singh Johar
Author forename(s): Surinder
Publisher: Marwah publications
Pages: 248
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1979 (original publication date: 1979)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "All facets of his life as a scholar, as a revolutionary, as a man and as a warrior have been dealt in the book in a precise, simple and lucid style."  Translations of some of his compositions are included; a chronology of his life is included; and a bibliography.  There are also B&W photos of gurdwaras associated with him.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh a descriptive bibliography
Author surname(s): Singh Ramdev
Author forename(s): Jagindar
Publisher: Panjab university, Chandigarh
Pages: 260
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1967 (original publication date: 1967)
Location: shelf 4.2; 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The object of this bibliography is to provide a list of the literature in classified order on the life and works of Guru Gobind Singh."  The list has 1367 entries derived from material in 14 languages.  The list is divided into 36 subject headings, such as hymns, battles, and poetry.  There is an author index, a chronology of events in the guru's life from 1666 to 1708, and a geneology tree of ancestors of the guru.