VariousTitle: A brief history of the ten great spiritual Sikh gurus
Author surname(s): Singh Moranwali
Author forename(s): Jagtar
Publisher: Jarnail Singh Dhaliwal & Family
Pages: 40
ISBN: ns
Publn 1998 (original publication date: 1998)
Location: shelf 21.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: A summary of the lives of the gurus, takhts, daily prayer, and rehat, and the preparation of the GGS.  Also translated into Punjabi.

VariousTitle: Naam (name of the Lord)
Author surname(s): Singh Kohli
Author forename(s): Surindar
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 112
ISBN: 8172052316
Publn 2004 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 21.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: A difficult book to understand because it considers what I think are abstract concepts of guru and god and I find it hard to understand.  It also covers how a Sikh should live their life and temptations.

Title: A message of gurbani
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Gurbakhsh
Publisher: Guru Gobind Study Circle
Pages: 100
ISBN: none
Publn 2009 (original publication date: 2009)
Location: shelf 21.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "The book provides a deep insight into the central and core values enunciated in [the banis of Nitnem: Jap, Rehras, Sohila, Anand and Asa Di Var]".  It also explains "relevant aspects of a noble life".

Title: Martyrdom of guru arjan dev and essentials of sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Teja
Publisher: B Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh
Pages: 128
ISBN: 8176016276
Publn 2004 (original publication date: 2004)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book describes the three 'commandments' of guru Nanak and guru Gobind; describes the martyrdom of gur Arjan.  Half of the book is poetry that imagines the dialogue bween Arjan and his jailer. It also describes Rehat and also describes the history of the Golden Temple.

Title: Spirit of the sikh part 1
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Puran
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 113
ISBN: 8173806241
Publn 2000 (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: Another example (in the Forward) of pompous writing.  The book was written between 1927 and 1930 and is written in a flowery style that is similar to a descriptive novel.  It is a collection of short essays.  The theme is the Sikh way of life, its principles and message, and about the gurus.

Title: Sikh religion and culture
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Dewan
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 103
ISBN: 817205209x
Publn 1998 (original publication date: 1998)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: A view on Sikh culture and religion, with an emphasis on retaining strict adherence to the teachings and commands of the gurus.

Title: Bijai Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Vir
Publisher: Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan
Pages: 166
ISBN: none
Publn 1988 (original publication date: 1983)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: A translation by Devinder Singh Duggal of the 1899 book by Vir Singh, of a fictional character, Bijai Singh.  Vir Singh says in his Preface the book is an attempt to highlight the role of Sikhs at a particular time, to "stem the rot that is setting among the Sikhs because of ignorance about their heritage." and to "reiterate its original glory."  An archived copy may be seen at https://archive.org/details/bijaisinghenglis0000bhai/page/n5/mode/2up

Title: The Sikhs their religious beliefs and practises
Author surname(s): Cole & Singh Sambhi
Author forename(s): W Owen & Piara
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul, London
Pages: 210
ISBN: '0710088426
Publn 1978 (original publication date: 1978)
Location: shelf 20.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book deals with Sikhi: "its history and development, the Sikh scriptures, worship, ceremonies, and festivals, its theology and ethics, Sikh daily life and the attitude of Sikhism towards other religions."  Appendices cover the Rehat Maryada and structure of GGS, and there is a bibliography.

Title: A book of Sikh studies
Author surname(s): Singh Mansukhani
Author forename(s): Gobind
Publisher: National Book Shop, Delhi
Pages: 210
ISBN: 8171160743
Publn 1989 (original publication date: 1989)
Location: shelf 20.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book outlines "the life and work" of the gurus, and the "moral lessons" of their lives.  The book explains the "how and why of Sikh ceremonies and festivals"  There are chapters on "Sikh ethics (including Rehats)"; "Sikh scriptures"; "Sikh worship, including "social responsibility"  There is a glossary and 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: Rehat Maryada a guide to the Sikh way of life
Author surname(s): ns
Author forename(s): ns
Publisher: SGPC
Pages: 34
ISBN: none
Publn 1978 (original publication date: 1978)
Location: shelf 20.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "The rehat maryada is an attempt …to summarise the main teachings of the Gurus and outline the Sikh way of life"  It includes a glossary

Title: A letter to Sikh student
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Brij Pal
Publisher: Sukrit Trust
Pages: 16
ISBN: none
Publn ns (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 19.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: The pamphlet is a letter to Sikhs on how to live their lives as Sikhs, emphasising not to cut their hair and recite nitnem daily and to earn ethically.

Title: Philosophy facts and fundamentals of Sikh religion
Author surname(s): Singh Kapoor
Author forename(s): Sukhbir
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 211
ISBN: 8170102391
Publn 2000 (original publication date: 1994)
Location: shelf 19.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The 1994 and 2000 edns are on shelf 20.3.  The contents are the same.   Part 1 of the book covers Sikh philosophy; part 2 is in the form of 300 Qs and As, and deals with Sikhi facts and fundamentals.  It can be used by students studying at A level and GCSE.

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: Vaisakhi birthday of the Sikh nation
Author surname(s): Singh Dua
Author forename(s): Harcharan
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc UK
Pages: 14
ISBN: n
Publn 2017 (original publication date: 2009)
Location: shelf 18.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: This pamphlet is an updated and revised version of the one on shelf 15.6.  It describes the formation of the Khalsa and the Khalsa Rehat; the 5Ks; Vaisakhi festivals; and Guru Gobind Singh's definition of Khalsa.

Title: Question bank of the Sikhs
Author surname(s): Singh & Singh
Author forename(s): Baljit and Inderjeet
Publisher: Sikh Foundation
Pages: 168
ISBN: 9788178730271
Publn 2009 (original publication date: 2007)
Location: shelf 18.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The book is "a collection of questions related to Sikh religion, history, philosophy, culture etc…[with answers] This book will help the present as well as the next generation know more about Sikhism." "This book covers the entire history of the Sikh religion...It also introduces basic concepts of the Sikh religion and philosophy...and the Sikh Rehat"

Title: Tales from the Sikh history
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Harnam
Publisher: Language Dept, Patiala, Punjab
Pages: 76
ISBN: none
Publn 1971 (original publication date: 1917)
Location: shelf 18.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "It is said these are not mere tales but accounts of actual happenings…To inculcate the required qualities in their children, parents narrate their ancestors' stories.  The present work also has the same purpose."

Title: Khalsa the saint soldier the ideal man of guru Nanak
Author surname(s): Singh Narang
Author forename(s): S
Publisher: guru Nanak parkashan academy, Wolverhampton
Pages: 142
ISBN: '0953418715
Publn 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 16.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: An aim of the book is to provide "a better understanding of the Khalsa concepts envisaged by Guru Nanak Sahib and accomplished by the succeeding Gurus."  Another aim is to make Sikh youth "aware of their great and heroic past, feel proud of being part of it and belonging to it and are inspired to lead the Khalsa way of life and thus enjoy the honour of belonging to it.  It is hoped that it will help the modern Sikh youth feel dignified, rather than getting embarrassed by living a Sikh way of life.  It [the book] will meet the needs of those persons who are interested in having an overall view of the Sikh nation, the destiny it has to fulfil, the place it has to occupy and the contribution it has to make towards the human race."

Title: Birth of the Khalsa
Author surname(s): Singh Johar
Author forename(s): Surinder
Publisher: Ajanta Books International; Delhi
Pages: 152
ISBN: none
Publn 2001 (original publication date: 2001)
Location: shelf 16.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: This book's aim is to "narrate the story of what was the need of creating the Khalsa, how it was created, what are its duties and obligations and also how the Khalsa has to lead his life.  What is the relevance of Khalsa today and its future have been dealt in detail."

Title: Vaisakhi 1999
Author surname(s): ns
Author forename(s): ns
Publisher: SGSSS
Pages: 16
ISBN: none
Publn 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 16.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: this pamphlet commemorates 300th anniversary of creation of the Khalsa.  It covers the Khalsa; 5Ks; politics; Rehat; the daily routine of a Sikh; principles of Sikh embedded in GGS; Sikh institutions and takhts.

Title: The crowning glory of Guru Granth Sahib
Author surname(s): Singh Kapoor and Kaur Kapoor
Author forename(s): Sukhbir and Mohinder
Publisher: B Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh
Pages: 72
ISBN: 8176019408
Publn 2008 (original publication date: 2008)
Location: shelf 16.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The first part of the book presents evidence that guru Gobind Singh told Sikhs to accept GGS as guru "and sealed the fate of any further new living Gurus."  The evidence presented is people who lived at the time of guru Gobind Singh (Sainapat; Nand Lal, Prehlad Singh and Narbud Singh).  There is also a Rehat of guru Gobind Singh, compiled 4-5 Dec 1695 with Nand Lal.  There are additional sources of support for this belief.  There is also a section on groups claiming to be further living gurus.

Title: Basic principles of Sikhism
Author surname(s): ns
Author forename(s): ns
Publisher: Sikh Missionary College, Ludhiana
Pages: 40
ISBN: none
Publn 2008 (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 16.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The booklet has been produced to encourage Sikhs to adopt Sikh principles instead of "The current tendency to ape Modern culture" and to resist "efforts …to reduce the Sikh faith to the status of a sect".  The pamphlet covers many aspects of Sikhi, including: 5Ks, takhts and other prominent Sikh shrines, and rehat. 

Title: The Sikhs & their way of life
Author surname(s): Singh Sacha
Author forename(s): Gurinder
Publisher: Gurinder Singh Sacha
Pages: 160 estd.
ISBN: 1871888107
Publn date: 2003 (original publication date: 2003)
Location: shelf 5.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: No Contents page.  Chapters have a contents page and overall, the book covers many aspects of Sikhi, including: rehat, gurus, Sikh raj, Brit raj, 1984, gurdwaras and shrines, langar, Ardas, Sikh concepts, baptism, marriage, death, festivals, naming at birth, scriptures, turban, Sikh anthem, insignia, ethics, women, sects, music, gatka, language, foods, famous Sikhs, Sikh organisations, meaning of sat sri akal, glossary, booklist.

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.