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: Introducing the ten masters
Author surname(s): Singh Gujrati
Author forename(s): Balwant
Publisher: Sterling publishers
Pages: 72
ISBN: 'none
Publn date: 1970 (original publication date: 1970)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book aims to provide a brief "account of the Sikh Gurus and their teachings."… and it "is an attempt to [highlight] the significance of Sikh thought and practice, and also to bring out the universalism contained in the doctrines preached by the Sikh Gurus."

Title: Hymns from guru granth sahib
Author surname(s): Singh Mansukhani
Author forename(s): Gobind
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 119
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1984 (original publication date: 1975)
Location: shelf 3.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: 50 hymns in 5 sections: each in Gurmukhi, then its transliteration then its translation into English. Footnotes explain difficult words.  The preface describes the basics of Sikh life and its goal.

Title: The Sikh woman
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu
Author forename(s): G
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK
Pages: 27
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1977 (original publication date: 1977)
Location: shelf 2.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "the submerged prejudices that remain in the upbringing as well as the conventional behaviour expected of them [re: women] are painfully evident almost everywhere.  My attempt  in the next few pages is to endeavour to glance at the roots of such prejudices vis-à-vis Sikh way of life and practice...I am only stating the Sikh view of life in the hope that the Sikhs would also rethink over the matter and improve their [women's] position which is by no means ideal at this time."  The booklet mentions the views of other cultures and religions, on women and those of the gurus.  There is also a section on prominent Sikh women.

Title: Yog philosophy & gurmat
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: Sikh Missionary College, Ludhiana
Pages: tbc
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2006 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 1.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The pamphlet describes the philosophy of Jog and its practitioners, then relates it to the teachings and beliefs of guru Nanak. It includes some comments by Nanak about Jogis.  The pamphlet also mentions the importance of shabad, and lists 17 codes of Sikh conduct (rehat).

Title: Sikh faith - an epitome of inter-faith for divine realisation
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Iqbal
Publisher: The Kalgidhar Trust, Gurdwara Baru Sahib
Pages: 566
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2014 (original publication date: 2014)
Location: shelf 14.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: "The gist of this book is to shake up the human mind to realise the purpose for which he has come in this world."  The book covers many subjects on Sikhi: the contributors to GGS; the cosmopolitan character of the contributors to GGS illustrating its relevance to all humans; the creation and significance of the human form; the body, mind and soul; actions and the Divine law; the Divine word; the Divine path and searching for the truth; meditation; mental states; joy & sorrow; virtues & vices; rehat; Sikh traditions; cardinal sins; GGS; biographies of the gurus; meat-eating and its significance.

Title: Unditthi duniya : the mystical invisible world
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Rhandir
Publisher: Akhand Keertanee Jathaa
Pages: 358
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2001(original publication date: 2001)
Location: shelf 14.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book (written in 1945-46, but its publication was delayed owing to partition of the Punjab) "brings home reality of the hereafter and the urgency to live in harmony with Divine system, enunciated by Gurmat, to enjoy Bliss, while taking liberties in worldly waywardness shall surely entail sufferings, porescribed by Perfect Divine-Justice."  "It is hoped that the spiritual seekers who are unable to benefit directly from books on Gurmukhi Script will have some glimpse, howsoever limited from this translation of highly acclaimed and powerful book, 'Unditthi Duniya'."  The book includes many excerpts in Gurmukhi of gurbani and its translation and its explanation.  In essence, the book is about the hereafter (after death) and the effect of how one lives one's life, on their "hereafter".

Title: The quintessence of Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Mansukhani
Author forename(s): Gobind
Publisher: SGPC, Amritsar
Pages: 308
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1997 (original publication date: 1985)
Location: shelf 14.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book covers: Sikh gurus, the period after the gurus, Sikh: culture, literature, art, and philosophy; cosmology; rights and duties of humans; and ethics.  Another part of the book covers: Sikh: principles, ceremonies, and the GGS.  A bibliography and glossary are included. Extracts in English of gurbani are also provided.

Title: Pavan guru paani pita
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Puran
Publisher: Inderjit Kaur
Pages: 148
ISBN: none
Publn date: not stated (original publication date: not stated)
Location: shelf 13.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book (translated by Parshotam Singh Lalli) is a collection of essays by Puran Singh (of Pingalwara).  In them, he has "exhorted people to live simple lives".  Essays cover many topics including noise pollution, tobacco, x-rays, economics, and in essence, are about living responsibly.

Title: Sikh: the Guru's perspective
Author surname(s): Singh Kharbanda
Author forename(s): Birinder
Publisher: First Edition, New Delhi
Pages: 100
ISBN: '8188886068
Publn date: 2005 (original publication date: 2005)
Location: shelf 13.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book "has been written to reflect the character of a Sikh as would have been seen by the Gurus right from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh…A Sikh should virtually be a reflection of the Gurus and their philosophy about life."  The book describes "the Gurus' work and how that reflected on the character building of Sikhs."  Extracts of gurbani are presented in transliterated form with a translation, and references to the page of the GGS are stated.

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: Sikh Reht Maryada: the code of Sikh conduct & conventions
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Kulraj
Publisher: dharam parchar committee, SGPC, Amritsar
Pages: 42
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2009; 1994 (original publication date: not stated)
Location: shelf 11.7; 15.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This booklet is a translation of the original in Punjabi.  The 1994 edition is on shelf 15.7

Title: Holy Nit Nem
Author surname(s): Singh Vidyarthi
Author forename(s): Rajinder
Publisher: Guru Nanak Charitable Trust, Ludhiana
Pages: 216
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2000 (original publication date: not stated)
Location: shelf 11.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is aimed at younger readers because of its simple language, however it will also appeal to all other ages.  It includes the collection of daily hymns: Jap ji; Rehraas; Sohila; Aarti.  It includes a page on how to pronounce words in gurmukhi; a page on Rehat.  Each hymn is reproduced in gurmukhi followed by a transliteration and a translation, into English.  At the back there are a few pages on the Sikh way of life; the significance of recitation; the contribution of Sikhi to human welfare.

Title: The prescribed Sikh prayers: nitnem
Author surname(s): Singh Duggal
Author forename(s): Kartar
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Pages: 171
ISBN: 817073778
Publn date: 1998 (original publication date: 1998)
Location: shelf 11.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book provides the punjabi and English translation, of: Japuji, Jaap, Shabd Hazare, Sudha Swwaiye, Tav Prasad Swwaiye, Rehras, Sohila.  They are to be recited at certain times of the day.

Title: The making of the Sikh Rehatnamas: the Sikh code of conduct
Author surname(s): Singh Kapoor and Kaur Kapoor
Author forename(s): Sukhbir and Mohinder
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 116
ISBN: 9788170103707
Publn date: 2008 (original publication date: 2008)
Location: shelf 11.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "They [Sikhs] have drifted away from the rules written in the 1945 Rehat Maryada.  The time has come that every Sikh should be made aware of the Sikh Rehat Maryada and the provisions contained therein…This book is an attempt towards that goal."  The book contains Rehats of several Sikhs

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: Some universal sayings from sri guru granth sahib
Author surname(s): Singh Alag
Author forename(s): Sarup
Publisher: Sarup Singh Alag
Pages: 148
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2011 (original publication date: 2011)
Location: shelf 10.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "We have picked up about sixty topics which touch our day to day life so as to enlighten us as ordained in Sri Guru Granth Sahib.  We do hope the readers would profit by practising in life the Gurbani thoughts expressed in the book."  Extracts of GGS are presented in gurmukhi and then translated into English and explained.

Title: Introduction to Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu
Author forename(s): G
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK (Southall)
Pages: 62
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1973 (original publication date: 1973)
Location: shelf 10.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: This booklet summarises the evolution of Sikhi and the geopolitics during the lives of the Gurus, and Banda Singh Bahadur, and the British Raj up to 1942.  It then describes Rehat and what constitutes Sikhism. Chapter 3 is a Q&A on various aspects of Sikhi.  Chapter 4 shows compositions in English only, from GGS and the Gurus.

Title: Highway to a life of fulfilment
Author surname(s): Singh Bir
Author forename(s): Raghbir
Publisher: Atam Science Trust
Pages: 200
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2009 (original publication date: 1955)
Location: shelf 10.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The present volume is thus a collection of essays on varied moral aspects of life for men and women belonging to different professions and social status and provided them with the basic guidance for leading a truthful, meaningful and prosperous life...The author firmly guides the reader into Divine contemplation, touching everyone's heart."  "By reading this book..., one can easily and effortlessly understand profound and difficult questions of spirituality...By its intelligent and proper use, Gursikhs will succeed in their quest for God."

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: 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)