Title: Sikh ceremonies
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Joginder
Publisher: Lahore Bookshop, Ludhiana
Pages: 96
ISBN: none
Publn 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: Though published in 1999, it appears to be written around 1940, and is the work of Kahan Singh who passed away before publication.  It describes: naming at birth, marriage, baptism, funeral, and preparation of karah parshad.  Key Sikh hymns are also included eg Japji, Jap Sahib- all in English

Title: Jap the essence of Nanakian philosophy a scientific and logical interpretation
Author surname(s): Singh Chahal
Author forename(s): Devinder
Publisher: Institute for understanding Sikhism
Pages: 147
ISBN: '0973429100
Publn 2003 (original publication date: 2003)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "the author has attempted to interpret JAP scientifically and logically so that the readers could understand the originality and uniqueness of the Nanakian philosophy to understand the philosophy, enshrined in the AGGS, in its real perspective."  There is a glossary and short bibliography

Title: The Sikh law book
Author surname(s): Singh Kapoor and Kaur Kapoor
Author forename(s): Sukhbir and Mohinder
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 207; 208
ISBN: 8170103282; 8170103262
Publn 2011; 2004 (original publication date: 2004)
Location: shelf 20.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: 2011 and 2004 editions are shelved.  Contents are the same.  The book considers Japji as a law book that sets out "rules of life which a Sikh must follow, and the ultimate rewards or punishment which a law abiding or law breaking Sikh would get…no author has yet tried to look at it [Japji] as a law book and codify it according to its legal provisions."  The book includes legal disputes involving Sikhs or Sikhi, in various countries.

Title: Concepts of Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Gill
Author forename(s): Pritam
Publisher: New Academic Publishing, Jalandhar
Pages: 176
ISBN: none
Publn 1979 (original publication date: 1979)
Location: shelf 20.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book presents the "basic concepts of Sikh religion and philosophy.  There are translations and explanations of 3 hymns: japji; asa di var; magh ki var.  The bibliograohy states only GGS.

Title: Jupji (the Sikh morning prayer)
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Khushwant
Publisher: Guru Nanak Darbar, Kent
Pages: 32
ISBN: n
Publn ns (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 18.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: The pamphlet provides a translation into English, plus there is a 1-page section on principles of Sikhi and half a page about Jupji.

Title: Japji a way to god realisation
Author surname(s): Singh Kapoor
Author forename(s): Sukhbir
Publisher: New Dawn (Sterling Publishers)
Pages: 88
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1991)
Location: shelf 5.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "The present translation of Japji in English, is the first ever attempt to demonstrate the inherent meaning of this sacred bani (spiritual poetry) in both words and visuals.  It endeavours to bring the readers closer to God and His abode."  The author's translation of Japji.  He says "I have read almost all of them [translations of Japji]." "this enlightened work [his translation of Japji] which in my opinion is both unique and dynamic, but more importantly fulfils the gaps left by others [translators of Japji]."  Each "pauri" of the hymn is set out: in gurmukhi and transliterated, then on the opposite page: each word is translated.  "Theme", "Literal meaning" and "Summary" sections explain the pauri.  On the inside covers there is a graphic setting out the 38 steps (pauris) to reach the "eternal abode"

Title: Japji
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Gurbachan
Publisher: B Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh
Pages: 90
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1992 (original publication date: 1992)
Location: shelf 5.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: Punjabi text then its transliteration and translation.  At the end of the book, there are notes and explanations.

Title: Guru Nanak's message in Japji
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Dewan
Publisher: Faqir Singh & Sons, Amritsar
Pages: 164
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1972 (original publication date: 1970)
Location: shelf 5.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book is an "exposition of the message contained in the Japji…[an exposition] which combines simplicity with insight."  Japji is "an epitome of [Nanak's] whole spiritual thought and cornerstone of his great divine revelation.  It is, without doubt, the quintessence of the remarkable Sikh religious philosophy"  There is also a bibliography.

Title: The Japji the Sikh morning prayer
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Khushwant
Publisher: The Guru Nanak Foundation, UK
Pages: 20
ISBN: none
Publn date: ns (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 5.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "Japji…is a composition of Guru Nanak…dealing with the fundamentals of the Sikh faith"  The pamphlet is a translation "largely based on the commentaries of Bhai Vir Singh." 

Title: My daily prayer
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 116
ISBN: none
Publn date: ns (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 5.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: A small book of hymns: Japji Sahib; Rahraas; Ardas; Sohila.  Each is in punjabi and then transliterated (not translated) into English

Title: Guru Gobind Singh's The Jap
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Trilochan
Publisher: Sis Ganj, Chandni Chowk, Delhi
Pages: 48
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1968 estd.(original publication date: 1968 estd.)
Location: shelf 5.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: Y
Overview: The booklet is a translation of Jap. It also describes guru Gobind Singh's Jap and compares it with Nanak's Japji.

Title: Japji Sahib
Author surname(s): Singh Gill 
Author forename(s): Jagroop
Publisher: Chetna Parkashan, Ludhiana
Pages: 222
ISBN: 9789351120124
Publn date: 2018 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 5.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: Y
Overview: This book is a word for word translation of Nanak's japji sahib, with an explanation in English and in Punjabi of the text.

Title: Victory belongs to the supreme enlightener Vaisakhi vol 2
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 6
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 5.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: N
Overview: This pamphlet (translated by akaal publishers) describes the 5 forts of Anandpur, 5Ks, Vaisakhi, Khalsa baptism ceremony prayers, daily prayers, moral living, and Sikh identity.

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: Japu Sahib by sri guru Gobind Singh ji
Author surname(s): Kaur Tulsi
Author forename(s): Baljit
Publisher: Sikh Missionary College, Ludhiana
Pages: 73
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1988 (original publication date: 1988)
Location: shelf 4.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book begins with praise for the poetry of the guru's composition, Jap.  It then sets out each line of verse in gurmukhi with the translatiion on the opposite page.  Footnotes are shown below to explain concepts or words.  The style of the book is to keep words to a minimum.

Title: The essence of the truth: japji and other Sikh scriptures
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Iqbal
Publisher: Allen, McMillan and Enderson
Pages: 220
ISBN: '0934839077
Publn date: 1986 (original publication date: 1986)
Location: shelf 4.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "this book is a small endeavor to make the world aware of the spiritual beauty of the Sikh scriptures." Chapters and sections include: jap ji sahib; GGS, DG, Vars Bhai Gurdas; writings of Bhai Nand Lal; janam sakhis; hukumnamas; Gurbani and the Sikh way of life; brief biographies of the gurus.  There is a glossary and a bibliography.  The sections include explanations; some sections present text in punjabi followed by a transliteratiion and translation of it; other sections there is a translation only.  References to the source of the composition are shown.  Footnotes provide explanations of words or terms.

Title: Essence of Jap Ji Sahib
Author surname(s): Singh Gill
Author forename(s): Rajinder
Publisher: NS (possibly: Central Gurdwara (Khalsa Jatha), London)
Pages: 96
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2002 (original publication date: 2002)
Location: shelf 4.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "No doubt millions of people who want to know and learn about Sikhism and those who want to understand Gurbani correctly will benefit from this [book]".  The book sets out the hymn in gurmukhi and then each line is followed by transliteration and translation into English, and then there is a short explanation of the line.

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: Japji and sohila - arti
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Puran
Publisher: Chief Khalsa Diwan, Amritsar
Pages: 29
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1969 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 3.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The booklet explains the relevance and purpose of Japji (which is a morning prayer).  Sohila-Arti is also included and is the bedtime prayer.  Neither prayer has gurmukhi text or transliteration; only the English translations.

Title: Japji
Author surname(s): Singh Doabia
Author forename(s): Harbans
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 79
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1980 (original publication date: 1974)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book provides a glossary of how to pronounce gurmukhi characters in English.  The preface summarises the fundamentals of Sikhi.  Each line of Jap Ji is stated in Punjabi, then transliterated then translated.  Part two explains the message of Jap Ji stanzas.  The book appears to be an earlier edition of the book on shelf 9.6 by the same author, but this book on 9.6 is no longer there.

Title: Guru The Japji a clear guide, in simple English, to the path of spiritual ascent culminating in realisation of the Divine
Author surname(s): Ghai
Author forename(s): OP
Publisher: Sterling Publishers
Pages: 96
ISBN: 8120714199
Publn date: 1992 (original publication date: 1990)
Location: shelf 2.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book "is intended to be the simplest summarised version todate of the Japji…I am fully conscious that my translation of the Japji cannot convey the beauty and force of the original, because I am neither a scholar nor a philosopher."  The book "has turned out to be a mixture of translation and exposition, rather than a straughtforward translation, it [the book] has...acquired a distinctive charm of its own."  In other words, this book is the author's personal interpretation and as he says "If I have made many mistakes in intyerpreting the teaching of the Japji I beg forgivenmess"

Title: Japu ji sahib - context and concerns  of Guru Nanak
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Darshan
Publisher: Sikh Education Council UK
Pages: 85
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 2.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book analyses Nanak's Japuji Sahib in relation to other religions.  It also discusses the political situation at the time of Nanak and the rule of the mughals.  It also mentions the message of Nanak.  The second part sets out Japuji in gurmukhi and its English translation.

Title: Commentary on Japuji: Guru Nanak's great composition
Author surname(s): Bhave
Author forename(s): Vinoba
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 66
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1989 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 2.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This is a translation by Gurbachan Singh Talib ofBhave's book written in Hindi.  "It is hoped, this book will initiate [people] to the genius and vision of Guru Nanak and the Sikh religious tradition of which he is the Founder."  "In view of the great merit of this exposition [Bhave's]...Punjabi University...planned to have it rendered into English [and this has now been done]."  The book has notes.

Title: Guru Nanak and his teachings
Author surname(s): Kaur
Author forename(s): Madanjit
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev university, Amritsar
Pages: 240
ISBN: 8177700227
Publn date: 2003 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 1.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is to "familiarize the reader with various attempts that have been made from time to understand and disseminate the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji."  The contributions consider: his cosmopolitan outlook…and all that his dynamic personality stood for..." Essays include: an interpretation of Japuji Sahib; a historical perspective on the janamsakhis; life and teachings of guru Nanak; the Sikh psychology.

Title: Sri guru Nanak's Japji
Author surname(s): Singh Chauhan
Author forename(s): Gurmeet
Publisher: Gurmeet Singh Chauhan
Pages: 208
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2009 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 1.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is an attempt by the author to write a "commentary on Japji bringing out a definite scheme in the arrangement of stanzas so as to take the devotee from the stage of a seeker to that of a knower of Truth."  "Throughout the ages, the divine souls have been engaged in finding and propagating permanent solution of this problem of unhappiness...Japji is one such guideline given by Sri Guru Nanak Dev"  The book also explains the structure of stanzas in Japji and Sukhmani and the reason why the gurus adopted this structure.  Chapters include:  are a few pages on the significance of "waheguru"; the significance of reciting Japji; liberation and from what; and the life of Nanak.  Most of the book is the stanzas 1 to 38.  Each stanza has the text in gurmukhi, then its transliteration, then meanings of words in the stanza (in English) and lastly, an explanation (in English) of the text.  At the end of the book, there is a glossary of words.