Title: The philosophical perspective on Sikh view of martyrdom
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Nirbhai
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 411
ISBN: 8172053886
Publn 2007 (original publication date: 2007)
Location: shelf 19.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "The book…is the first philosophical interpretation of the concept of martyrdom based on the primary sacred scriptures of the Sikhs"  There is a bibliography. 

Title: A history of the Sikh people 1469-1978
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Gopal
Publisher: World Sikh university press, New Delhi
Pages: 762
ISBN: n
Publn 1979 (original publication date: 1979)
Location: shelf 19.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: "A  thick book covering a long time period."  I cannot believe I wrote this description of this book.   This is the first edition.  The following text is about the second edn.  The second edn (1988) is on shelf 27.1 or 27.2 and is an updated and revised version of first edn (1979).  It was reprinted 2002.  The books has many chaps on the gurus and their lessons and their lives and times.  There is a section on the "socio-political conditions of India as depicted in the Adi Granth".  The chap on Gurdas gives his views on the Sikh way of life.  Subsequent chaps describe Sikh history and struggles and the sovereignty of Punjab and its demise as an empire.  There is a chap on Ranjit Singh.   There are chaps on: Anglo-Sikh wars; reviving Sikhi; the fight for freedom from the Brits and the transfer of power after independence.  The decade 1978-88.  Appendix 1 & 2: Akali Dal demands (1981); Appendix 3: Anandpur Sahib Resolution; Appendix 4: Opn Blue Star; Appendix 5: Sikh popln across India; Appendix 6: Rehat; Appendix 7: hukamnammas; Appendix 8: extracts from Bachittar Natak; Appendix 9: zafarname; Appendix 10: the meaning of 'raj karega Khalsa'; Appendix 11: Miri Piri; Appendix 12: Sikh congregational prayer in English (Ardas); Appendix 13: 1920 debate on Jallianwala Bagh in UK Parliament; Appendix 14: letters bween the author and others.

Title: A brief introduction to Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu
Author forename(s): Gurbachan
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc UK
Pages: 79
ISBN: '0900692162
Publn 2008 (original publication date: 1973)
Location: shelf 18.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: 50 Q&As  on beliefs and practises of Sikhi, by the author. There is also a short history of the gurus and excerpts from the scriptures.

Title: Great Sufi wisdom Baba Farid
Author surname(s): Ahmad
Author forename(s): Saeed
Publisher: ns
Pages: 78
ISBN: 9698714057
Publn 2006 (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 16.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: The booklet appears to be a selection of his verses or quotes, with explanations.  Text is in various languages.

Title: The mystic melodies of Shaikh Farid
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Pritpal
Publisher: Mohit Enterprises, Patiala
Pages: 120
ISBN: none
Publn 2002 (original publication date: 2002)
Location: shelf 16.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "The hallmark of the book...is the remarkably faithful translation of the saint's poetry and his Paddhatinama"  The book "presents an authentic exposition of the writings of the great Sufi savant."  The book also provides a biography of his life and his beliefs.  His poetry or  beliefs are analysed in a general sense, and at the end his poems are transliterated (without individual explanations).  There is a list of references.

Title: Kabir
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Jodh
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
Publn 1989 (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 16.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: The booklet is a scholarly essay on the life and message of Kabir.

Title: Sheikh Farid life, hymns and teachings
Author surname(s): Singh Grover and Kaur Grover
Author forename(s): Jaspinder and Sukhmani
Publisher: Jawahar publishers, Amritsar
Pages: 168
ISBN: none
Publn date: ns (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 16.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: The book includes a biography of his life, his message and beliefs, followed by his hymns (transliterated) plus a meaning of them.

Title: Hymns of sheikh Farid
Author surname(s): Sagar
Author forename(s): Brij Mohan
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev university, Amritsar
Pages: 327
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 16.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book provides a biography of Farid, his songs in punjabi, a translation of those songs, a commentary and analysis of them.

Title: bhagat bani in guru granth sahib
Author surname(s): Singh Kapoor and Kaur Kapoor
Author forename(s): Sukhbir and Mohinder
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 126
ISBN: 8170103002
Publn date: 2000 (original publication date: 2000)
Location: shelf 16.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book provides a brief history of the GGS, followed by brief biographies of 15 Bhagats and their hymns, included in GGS.  There is then an account of Bhagats whose hymns were excluded from GGS.  There is a conclusion and bibliography at the end.

Title: bhagat-saints of guru granth sahib
Author surname(s): Singh Puri
Author forename(s): Shamsher
Publisher: National Book Shop, Delhi & Academy of Sikh Studies Inc, USA
Pages: 148
ISBN: 8171162398
Publn date: 2001 (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 16.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "very little study has been made about the lives of Bhagat-Saints whose utterances have been included in the Adi Granth".  The book attempts to bring to light some of the experiences of the bhagats (saints) whose compositions are included in the GGS and the lessons they teach us.  "All the stories should be read with the mind set on the lessons to be learnt and not solely on the details of the story concerned."

Title: Gur Shabad Sidhee
Author surname(s): Singh Sodhi
Author forename(s): Teja
Publisher: B Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh
Pages: 144
ISBN: 8176014621
Publn date: 2006 (original publication date: 2001)
Location: shelf 4.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: This is a translation by Ajit Singh Aulakh of the book by Teja Singh.  Each of 200 hymns is presented with a title and reference to its location (e.g., GGS) and then followed by a transliteration and then some words about its "Religious Importance", i.e., what will happen by reciting the hymn a stated number of times  I think the effect claimed is nonsense.  For example, on page 76 it says "While giving the medicine to the patient, the doctor should recite this hymn.  The patient will be cured of his affliction."

Title: Sikh guru granth sahib questionnaire?
Author surname(s): Singh Babbar
Author forename(s): Gursharn
Publisher: Sharan Parkashan, Amritsar
Pages: 150
ISBN: 9788190624039
Publn date: 2010 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book was translated from Punjabi to English by Ajinder Singh Ahuja.  Sources used for the book are mentioned in the Preface.  There is a Contents section.  The style of the book is Q&A i.e., 1050 Qs and As.  Subjects mentioned are set out in the Contents and include: biographies of the gurus and disciples; there are many other topics that are not easy to group here, except many relate to the content, organisation, and message of the Sikh scriptures.

Title: The Sikh gurus and Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Bhatia and Bakshi
Author forename(s): H and SR
Publisher: Deep & Deep publications, New Delhi
Pages: 387
ISBN: '8176291307
Publn date: 2000 (original publication date: 2000)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a broad description with chapters on: the gurus; Sikh scriptures; Sikh institutions; origins of SGPC and SAD; rituals and Sikhi; Japji; Rahraas; Sohila; hymns of Nanak.  There is a bibliography.  It is entirely in English.  "This book is a comprehensive account of the Sikh gurus, holy scriptures, several reformers and institutions having a deep bearing on the life of a common man for whom they lived and worked."

Title: Saint poets of Guru Granth Sahib
Author surname(s): Singh Buxi
Author forename(s): Lochan
Publisher: National Book Shop, Delhi
Pages: 202
ISBN: '8171162487
Publn date: 2000 (original publication date: 2000)
Location: shelf 3.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The author's "objective is to introduce…the treasure of devotional hymns and moral teachings of these saint-poets and mystics.  He reproduces their original text in Gurmukhi script (as given in the Adi Granth)…[plus a transliteration and translation].  His commentary attempts to throw a light on certain important aspects of the text as also on their historic, philosophic and theological background."  There is also a note on the  versions (Birs) of the GGS.  There is a bibliography.  Text is in gurmukhi and English.

Title: A critical study of Adi Granth
Author surname(s): Singh Kohli
Author forename(s): Surindar
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi
Pages: 391
ISBN: '0842608544
Publn date: 1976 (original publication date: 1961)
Location: shelf 3.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book refers to the AG but it means the GGS.  It is a translatiion by Gopal Singh of the thesis by the author.  The book covers subjects including: the contributors to the GGS; the language and style used in the GGS; imagery used in GGS; social and religious conditions depicted in GGS; symbols and rituals; philosophy and religion; ethics; religion enshrined in GGS.  There is a Concluding chapter, then a bibliography.

Title: Cosmic divinity of Adi Guru Granth Sahib
Author surname(s): Singh Narang
Author forename(s): S
Publisher: Guru Nanak Foundation Great Britain, London
Pages: 66
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2004 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 3.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: Part 1  "I have tried to give divinity of Sikhism as well as the cosmic aspect of its universal rational divinity."  The second depicts "the divine message of Adi Guru Granth Sahib and the views of some of the modern religious thinkers in the west."  Part 3 states "the role of the Sikh divinity in modern society.  The purpose of this booklet will be best served when the Sikh youth become aware of their great heritage, their heroic past and feel proud of being part of it, belonging to it and are inspired to lead the righteous Sikh way of life and thus enjoy the honour of belonging to it." The text is only in English, except for relatively few extracts from the scriptures , which have been translated into English.  Unfortunately, this summary does not make much sense (to me, and perhaps to anyone who reads it) because of the jargon and unusual terminology used in the small parts of the book I have read.  A thorough and complete reading is therefore recommended to improve understanding.

Title: A Guru Nanak glossary
Author surname(s): Shackle
Author forename(s): C
Publisher: School of Oriental and African Studies, Univ of London
Pages: 315
ISBN: '07286002431
Publn date: 1995 (original publication date: 1981)
Location: shelf 1.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "This is a glossary of words found in the hymns of Guru Nanak…contained in the Adi Granth…It also includes all additional words found in the couplets by…Angad, in those by the succeeding Gurus incorporated into some of Guru Nanak's longer hymns, and in the compositions attributed to Shaikh Farid.  There are about 6000 entries altogether"  Each entry begins with the Gurmukhi word, followed by its transliteration into English, and then its meaning in English.  Then there is a number signifying how often it appears (perhaps in the AG) and then some information on etymology.  The preface also mentions the variety of languages use in the scriptures and the complexity or challenges this creates: "the idiom of Guru Nanak's hymns is a complex creation, made up of elements from many different local areas and historical periods.  Its core consists of words from  the two closely related languages of his time"

Title: Sikh studies: comparative perspectives on a changing tradition
Author surname(s): Juergensmeyer and Barrier
Author forename(s): Mark and N Gerald
Publisher: Berkeley religious studies series graduate tehological union, Berkeley
Pages: 230
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1979 (original publication date: 1979)
Location: shelf 14.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book provides "a useful introduction into the diversity of studies relating to the Sikhs, and a point of departure for reflections on those larger issues of scholarship that relate to the Sikh tradition.  Most of the papers in this volume originally were prepared for a Sikh studies conference held in Berkeley on August 13-14, 1976."  A bibliography is provided plus short biographies of the contributors.  Essays cover: the context of Sikh studies; the origins of Sikhism; the texts of Sikhism; and Sikhs abroad.

Title: Baba sheikh Farid: his life and teaching
Author surname(s): Singh Talib
Author forename(s): Gurbachan
Publisher: Punjabi University, Patiala
Pages: 60
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1973 (original publication date: 1973)
Location: shelf 13.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The booklet describes the life and times of Farid, whose compositions appear in the AG.  It also includes his poetry with commentary from one or more gurus.

Title: Sikh Hymns
Author surname(s): Kaur
Author forename(s): Gurdev
Publisher: HD Publishers
Pages: 220
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1995 (original publication date: 1991)
Location: shelf 13.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: A compilation of hymns (mostly from AG or DG) to be read on various occasions.  The book also has a section of pronunciation of Punjabi letters in English.  Each hymn is in Punjabi and then reproduced in transliterated form but is not translated. Page references to AG or DG are stated

Title: The essence of Sikhism: the lives and teachings of the Sikh gurus
Author surname(s): Kaur Anand
Author forename(s): T
Publisher: Madhuban Educational Books
Pages: 48
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1996)
Location: shelf 11.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book is book 4 of a series.  It describes the lives of Guru Angad Dev and Guru Amar Daas, and their contributions to gurbani.  Chapters include questions to test understanding.  The book is therefore aimed at students but is of relevance to anyone wishing to learn.  It is entirely in English.

Title: Economic thought of the Sikh gurus
Author surname(s): Dass
Author forename(s): JR
Publisher: National book organisation publishers
Pages: 192
ISBN: 8185135274
Publn date: 1988 (original publication date: 1988)
Location: shelf 10.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book looks at economic thought included in AG and GGS and the economic times in which the gurus lived, and their impact on the economic life of people.  Annexes cover: GGS, Dasam Granth, Janamsakhis, Hukamnama, Rehatnama, towns founded by the gurus.  A short bibliography is included.

Title: Sikh gurus and the Indian spiritual thought
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Taran
Publisher: Sri guru granth sahib studies department; Punjabi University, Patialas
Pages: 240
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1981 (original publication date: 1981)
Location: shelf 10.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book reproduces lectures by a variety of people that were delivered in the period 1973-79 at Punjabi university.  Lectures deal with: the contribution of Sikhism to civilisation; socio-political conditions depicted in the AG; the impact of the teachings of guru Nanak on Sikhism; Guru Nanak in a historical context; Guru Nanak's Japu; contribution of Sikh gurus to Indian spirituality; the teachings of guru Nanak.

Title: Essays on the authenticity of Kartarpuri Bir and the integrated logic and unity of Sikhism
Author surname(s):Singh
Author forename(s): Daljeet
Publisher: Publication Bureau Punjabi University, Patiala
Pages: 114
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1987 (original publication date: 1987)
Location: shelf 10.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book has two essays, one on the authenticity of the AG (aka Kartarpuri Bir) and involved a direct study of the AG by the author who concluded "study of the Bir itself reveals how misplaced and shallow are the various recorded views expressing doubts abiout its authenticity."  "The second essay, therefore, seeks to bring out the logical and integrated structure and unity of the Sikh religion and its doctrines."

Title: Cascade of nectar
Author surname(s): not stated
Author forename(s): not stated
Publisher: Sikhshelpoingsikhs.com and JS Uppal and family (Australia)
Pages: 111
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2005 (original publication date: 2005)
Location: shelf  11.3; 10.4; 1.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book is a transliteration and translation of: Salok M 9; Mundavani & Ragmala; Arati; Barah Maha.  It includes a page on pronunciation of gurmukhi letters in English.