Title: Sikhism its ideals and institutions
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Teja
Publisher: Khalsa Brothers, Amritsar
Pages: 142
ISBN: none
Publn 1970 (original publication date: 1938)
Location: shelf 20.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: A collection of personal essays on various aspects of Sikh history and Sikhi, including Ardas, Sikh Rites & ceremonies; Sikh organisation; Sikh sects.  All in English.

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: 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: Vaisakhi revelation of the Khalsa
Author surname(s): ns
Author forename(s): ns
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc UK
Pages: 12
ISBN: none
Publn ns (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 19.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: Covers the formation of Khalsa and its principles and ceremony..

Title: Sikhism The grandeur of Khalsa
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Inderpal
Publisher: Guru Nanak dev university, Amritsar
Pages: 97
ISBN: none
Publn 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 19.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "The book deals with some of the most significant aspects of Khalsa and provides a rich, in-depth study and proper evaluation of various dimensions of Sikh spirituality and sublimity."

Title: Vaisakhi di pukaar
Author surname(s): ns
Author forename(s): ns
Publisher: ns
Pages: 15
ISBN: n
Publn ns (original publication date: ns)
Location: shelf 18.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: Just 1 article in English, that explains Vaisakhi, Khalsa ceremony, and the significance of the 5Ks.  The back cover has the 'National anthem'

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: 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: The Khalsa
Author surname(s): Singh Kapur and Singh
Author forename(s): Prithipal and Dharam
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 150
ISBN: 8173806268
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 5.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The aim of the book is to understand the "meaning and concept of the Khalsa and its significance in the history of Sikhism as well as of mankind in general."  "We have tried to unravel the true significance of the creation of the Khalsa as well as to bring out the diffidence of the scholars who undertook such studies earlier."  Appendices contain "extracts from the guru's own compositions" and other sources (in English) to make clear the meaning and concept of the Khalsa as well as its importance in Sikh history and theology"  A bibliograpohy is provided.

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: Creation of Khalsa a turning point
Author surname(s): Singh Alag
Author forename(s): Sarup
Publisher: Gurdwara sri guru Singh sabha, Hounslow
Pages: 28
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: The booklet describes the creation of the Khalsa, the baptism event, and it also summarises the impact of each of the gurus

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: Rise of the Khalsa  the true Jedi in year 2014
Author surname(s): Singh Khalsa
Author forename(s): Satbinder
Publisher: NS
Pages: 83
ISBN: 9781326540784
Publn date: 2012 (original publication date: 2012)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book describes "the rise of the Saint Soldiers…and how a similar Khalsa army of God is back on the rise."  The book compares the Khalsa to Jedi Knights and highlights their similarities.  Chapters include: the purpose of human life; simran; and maya.

Title: Parasaraprasna the baisakhi of Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Kapur
Publisher: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Pages: 319
ISBN: 8177700146
Publn date: 2001 (original publication date: 1959)
Location: shelf 4.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: This book s the 3rd edition and has been edited by Piar Singh and Madanjit Kaur.  The title means "questions of Parasara" (Parasara is a person).  The second edition says "The author hopes that the book might lead to a truer and deeper understanding of the Order of the Khalsa and the Sikh religion"  The introduction to the first edtion says "[the book is] a sincere and balanced and frank appraisal of the historical evolution of Sikhism"  The book is also useful for comparing religions, to Sikhi.The book's chapters include: 5Ks; Sikh initiation (baptism); the Sikh raj; the Hindu caste and Sikhism; ardas; smokng; and uncut hair.  The book is "An enquiry into the Genesis and unique character of the order of the Khalsa with an expositon of the Sikh Tenets"

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: Life and work of guru Gobind Singh Ji (in brief for the young)
Author surname(s): not stated
Author forename(s): not stated
Publisher: not stated
Pages: 24
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1971 (original publication date: 1971)
Location: shelf 14.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: A pamphlet of the life and times and achievements of the guru

Title: The quintessence of Sikhism
Author surname(s): Singh Mansukhani
Author forename(s): Gobind
Publisher: SGPC, Amritsar
Pages: 308; 308
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2003; 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.  There is a 2003 edition of the book.  Its Contents are the same as the earlier version on shelf 14.1. 

Title: The meaning of Sikh baptism
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Trilochan
Publisher: Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust
Pages: 74
ISBN: none
Publn date: not stated (original publication date: not stated)
Location: shelf 13.7; 11.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is the first edition of a translation by Trilochan Singh of the book "Amrit Ki Hai" by Randhir Singh.  (the second edition is on shelf 11.2). The book is "a short dialogue which took place in a prison cell in the summer of 1922 between a rational minded inquirer [Kartar Singh] and an illuminated saint-scholar [Randhir Singh] [on]…apects of Sikh baptism and mysticism."  In other words, it looks at the spirituality and deeper meaning of Amrit (of being a baptised Sikh) that shows baptism is more than a ritual.  Chapter one and three and six look at Rasa "aesthetic and spiritual flavour" of recitation of gurbani.  Chapter 2: occult powers; chapter four: the meaning of Amrit; chapter 5 describes the process of Sikh baptism and its meaning.  The book ends with a note about the translation (into English) by Trilochan Singh, of letters of Randhir Singh which illustrate his life and times and his fight against the British Raj.

Title: In search of the true guru
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Rama
Publisher: Panjab Times, Derby
Pages: 415
ISBN: '0953535118
Publn date: 2001 (original publication date: 2001)
Location: shelf 13.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a translation by Gurmukh Singh of Rama Singh's book on his wordly and spiritual experiences, and of Sikhi. The book explains Sikhi. "The main objective of this book is to reiterate the Guru's teaching to the Sikhs and to link them to that teaching."  The book includes a glossary.  The book is entirely in English.

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: The meaning of Sikh baptism
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Randhir
Publisher: Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust
Pages: 64
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1997 (original publication date: 1981)
Location: shelf 11.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a translation by Trilochan Singh of the book "Amrit Ki Hai" by Randhir Singh.  The book is "a short dialogue which took place in a prison cell in the summer of 1922 between a rational minded inquirer [Kartar Singh] and an illuminated saint-scholar [Randhir Singh] [on]…apects of Sikh baptism and mysticism."  In other words, it looks at the spirituality and deeper meaning of Amrit (of being a baptised Sikh) that shows baptism is more than a ritual.  Chapter one and three and six look at Rasa "aesthetic and spiritual flavour" of recitation of gurbani.  Chapter 2: occult powers; chapter four: the meaning of Amrit; chapter 5 describes the process of Sikh baptism and its meaning.  The book ends with a note about the translation (into English) by Trilochan Singh, of letters of Randhir Singh which illustrate his life and times and his fight against the British Raj.

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)