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 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: Vaisakhi sports festival 1988
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 92
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1988 (original publication date: 1988)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This booklet is about the festival in Leicester.  It includes brief articles on Sikhi: vaisakhi; principles of the Khalsa; the birth of the Khalsa; the achievements of guru Gobind Singh; his concept of the just war; the Khalsa baptism process; and the importance of the 5Ks

Title: 300 years of the Khalsa
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 12
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 estd. (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 3.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: This pamphlet commemorates 300 years of Khalsa. It describes the Khalsa initiation ceremony, Vaisakhi festival, and the signficance of the 5Ks

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: 1996 (original publication date: 1974)
Location: shelf 3.5; 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "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: The supreme sacrifice of guru Tegh Bahadur
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh
Author forename(s): Lakhinder and Satinder
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK
Pages: 42
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1985 (original publication date: 1975)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The booklet refers to Gobind Singh's autobiography, Bachittar Natak, then describes his life and travels, and his philosophy.  It also includes the Sikh anthem, nitnem, mool mantra, and Sikh symbols

Title: The Sikh symbols kesh hair
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Kirpal
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK
Pages: 28
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1996 (original publication date: 1971)
Location: shelf 2.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "[the author] has tried to explain why the Sikhs have their distinctive appearance and what importance they attach to their outward form…it will be of considerable interest to all those who wish to know and understand the Sikhs and their beliefs and practices."  The booklet includes the 5Ks, the importance of the turban, the importance of uncut hair, the Sikh anthem, Nitnem, and the mool mantra.

Title: The Sikh religion: an introduction
Author surname(s): Kaur Vaid
Author forename(s): Haribala (Rani)
Publisher: Star Publications
Pages: 48
ISBN: 8176502306
Publn date: 2012 (original publication date: 2007)
Location: shelf 1.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book is pictorial with some text, and covers many aspects of Sikhi, including 5Ks, travels of Nanak, his life, and message Khalsa, and has a Q&A section on many aspects of Sikhi.  There is a glossary.  It is aimed at children but is useful to all readers.

Title: The five Sikh kakars: the Sikh symbols
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Kirpal
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc, UK
Pages: 32
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2015 (original publication date: 1971)
Location: shelf 1.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "[the author] has tried to explain why the Sikhs have their distinctive appearance and what importance they attach to their outward form." It includes details of the 5Ks; the Sikh anthem; hymns to recite daily; mool mantra; a letter from guru Gobind Singh about appearance; a description of the turban; hair and in relation to other religions.

Title: Atum Rang
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 48
ISBN: none
Publn date: various (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 15.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The title is my transliteration of the Punjabi title.  Most articles of  this periodical (Feb 2006 edn) are in punjabi, but there is one in E "Guru Granth Sahib and business ethics"
Most articles of  this periodical (Aug 2002 edn) are in punjabi, but there are two in E "Sikhism and caste system" and "Ghadr revisited".
Most articles of  this periodical (Mar 2002 edn) are in punjabi, but there is two in E "Mirror mirror on the wall" - an article about cutting hair and being regarded as a Sikh, and "Budding vir Jaswant Singh ji"- written by Randhir Singh, about a young convert to Sikhi and his short life.
Most articles of  this periodical (Dec 2002 edn) are in punjabi, but there is two in E "The divine symphony" - an article about guru Tegh Bahadur's bani and in particular, about nirgun (a stream of thought), and "The younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh"- about the capture and execution by the mughals of the sons.
Most articles of  this periodical (Jun 2002 edn) are in punjabi, but there is two in E "Sikhism" - an article about the life of guru Amar Dass, Sikh views of other religions, its separation from hinduism, and mysticism, and "Guru Arjan Dev-poet prophet and people's king"- about the capture and execution of the guru bu Chandu.
Most articles of  this periodical (Nov 2006 edn) are in punjabi, but there is one in E "Baba Dip Singh" - the martyr who tried to free the harimandar at Amritsar from the Turks.
Most articles of  this periodical (Oct 2006 edn) are in punjabi, but there is one in E "sri guru Ram Dass's childhood".

Title: Around the golden temple
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Narinderjit
Publisher: Jawahar Singh and Kirpal Singh & Co
Pages: 74
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 15.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book briefly describes the artwork of the golden temple, and its establishment. It then provides a comparative study of Sikhism, 5Ks, hair, turban, Sikh principles, Sikh shrines in Amritsar, and a biography of Guru Ram Das

Title: The Sikh Bangle (Kara)
Author surname(s): Singh Cheema
Author forename(s): Mohinder
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc, UK
Pages: 15
ISBN: '0900692057
Publn date: 1990 (original publication date: 1972)
Location: shelf 13.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The booklet describes the significance and meaning of the kara.  The book also summarises the life and acvhievements of guru Gobind Singh, the Sikh insignia, the 5Ks, and baptism (Khalsa).

Title: The turban and the sword of the Sikhs
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Trilochan
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc, UK
Pages: 148
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1977 (original publication date: 1977)
Location: shelf 12.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book explains the significance of the sword and turban in Sikhi, the 5 Ks, and Khalsa baptism.  It also describes some Rehatnamas.  The book recites Ardas.  The book has appendices on: the 5 pyaras and other "apostles", and brief biographies of the gurus.  There is also a page about the Sikh insignia.

Title: Sachkhand Patra
Author surname(s): Singh Kallah
Author forename(s): Rajdevinder
Publisher: Than Singh Bungai
Pages: 64
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2007 (original publication date: 2007)
Location: shelf 12.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: A magazine with a section in English, with three articles: Q&A on Japji Sahib; Impact of Guru Gobind Singh; the concept of Five in life

Title: The religion of the Sikh gurus
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Teja
Publisher: SGPC, Amritsar
Pages: 30
ISBN: none
Publn date: not stated (original publication date: not stated)
Location: shelf 11.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The pamphlet is chapter 1 of the book "The cultural heritage of India" published by Rama Krishna Mission.  It gives an overview of the life and times of the gurus, key aspects of Sikhi and includes compositions of the gurus and explains Sikhi principles including the 5Ks.

Title: In the Guru's footsteps
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu, Singh Sivia, Singh
Author forename(s): G, G, and Kirpal
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK (Southall)
Pages: 56
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1984 (original publication date: 1971)
Location: shelf 11.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book describes stories from the lives of some of the Gurus and their devotees.  It also has a table of guruships and the compositions they contributed.  It also has a page each on the 5Ks, daily prayers (nitnem), Mool Mantra, and the Anthem of Guru Gobind Singh.  The book is simple in language and aimed at children though its content will appeal to all ages.

Title: Mistaken identity of the Sikhs
Author surname(s): Singh Alag
Author forename(s): Sarup
Publisher: Sarup Singh Alag
Pages: 124
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2003 (original publication date: 2003)
Location: shelf 11.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book attempts to distinguish Sikhs from people who look similar but who are very different in terms of their outlook and religion, i.e,., Arabs, the taliban, or muslims etc.  The need to make the distinction and to write the book, is because of victimisation of Sikhs by ignorant people, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the USA.  The book explains the Sikh identity and Sikh appearance and Sikhi, and why Sikhs look like other people (arabs and afghans).  Half of the book sets out the views of many people who are not Sikhs, on what Sikhi is and who the Sikhs are. The book also mentions the inadequacy of Sikhs at disseminating information about Sikhi to avoid mistaken identity by people who are ignorant.

Title: Glimpses of the Sikh gurus for children
Author surname(s): Singh Goraya
Author forename(s): Mukhtar
Publisher: Inderjit Kaur
Pages: 80
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2014 (original publication date: 2013)
Location: shelf 10.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book aims to present "facts and some important events connected with Guru Nanak Dev and his successors…[with the] purpose of making them [readers] conversant with their rich heritage and unparalleled history."  The book is an abridged version of the first edition (published in 2010), to increase the likelihood it will be read by younger people.  It summarises the lives and times of the gurus, the composition of GGS, and includes: mool mantra, nitnem, takhts, 5Ks, Rehat, and a bibliography.

Title: Hair (kesh): an indispensible symbol of Sikh identity
Author surname(s): Singh 'Sher'
Author forename(s): Sher
Publisher: dharam parchar committee, SGPC, Amritsar
Pages: 17
ISBN: none
Publn date: not stated (original publication date: not stated)
Location: shelf 10.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: "This paper is especially aimed at enlightening the people, who cut or destroy hair or even change and distort their pigmentation, ignorantly thinking of them as useless, thus depriving themselves of this invaluable gift of nature and becoming apostates in the eyes and sanctity of Sikh religiion."  The paper considers hair in other religions, not only Sikhi, and the biological purpose and function of hair. The paper has an extensive bibliography.

Title: In the Guru's footsteps
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu, Singh Sivia, Singh
Author forename(s): G, G, and Kirpal
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK (Southall)
Pages: 58
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2015 (original publication date: 1971)
Location: shelf 10.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book describes stories from the lives of some of the Gurus and their devotees.  It also has a table of guruships and the compositions they contributed.  It also has a page each on the 5Ks, daily prayers (nitnem), and the Anthem of Guru Gobind Singh.  The book is simple in language and aimed at children though its content will appeal to all ages.

Title: We are not symbols: the significance of the Khalsa kakaars (5 K's)
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh
Author forename(s): Jaskirat and Harcharan
Publisher: Sri Guru Nanak Sat Sang Sabha Singapore
Pages: 28
ISBN: none
Publn date: not stated (original publication date: not stated)
Location: shelf 10.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book is comprised of a letter from the son and reply from his father, explaining  the significance, importance, and relevance of the 5Ks to a Sikh, in modern times not just in the past.

Title: The Sikhs
Author surname(s): Singh and Rai
Author forename(s): Khushwant and Raghu
Publisher: Lustre Press & Roli Books
Pages: 144
ISBN: 8174361324
Publn date: 2001 (original publication date: 2001)
Location: shelf 10.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: A collection of photos that illustrate Sikh culture and festivals and practices, and Sikhi

Title: Glimpses of Sikhism
Author surname(s): not stated
Author forename(s): not stated
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK (Southall)
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
Publn date: not stated (original publication date: not stated)
Location: shelf 10.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview:  A collection of essays on Sikhi "to enhance [readers'] knowledge of Sikh culture and traditions.", covering: guru Nanak's life and philosophy; the life and teaching of Guru Gobind Singh; an alphabet of Guru Nanak's message; the Khalsa; guru Gobind Singh the archer; Taru Singh and the 5 Ks; distinctive features of Sikhi; Q&A of a school visit to a gurdwara; concluding hymns at the closing of the Sikh service at a gurdwara, including Ardas.  The Sikh Anthem; Nitnem; Mool Mantra

Title: The turban and the sword of the sikhs
Author: Trilochan Singh
Pages: 148
ISBN: none
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc, UK
Publn date: 1977 (original publication date: 1977)
Language: English
Location: shelf 9.6 SGSSS library
Preface: yes
Overview:  The book explains in detail the key symbols of Sikhi (5 Ks) and the turban, and baptism, and also provides a brief biography of the gurus.  It also states in detail Rehat (code of conduct)