SVariousTitle: Selected poetry of Ranjit Singh Rana
Author surname(s): Kaur
Author forename(s): Gurdev
Publisher: HD Publishers, Birmingham
Pages: 124
ISBN: 187441131x
Publn 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 21.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: A collection of  poems by a "British Punjabi poet" and a "revolutionary poet" translated by the author into English, on various aspects of Sikhi and Sikhs and of Punjab, and how times and morals have changed.

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: 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: How Europe is indebted to the Sikhs?
Author surname(s): Singh Holland
Author forename(s): Bhupinder
Publisher: Sikh University Press, Holland
Pages: 274
ISBN: 2930247126
Publn 2005 (original publication date: 2005)
Location: shelf 20.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: n
Overview: Incredibly, no introduction or preface to summarise the contents.  I guess the book deals with some aspects of Sikhs' time in Europe, especially in Belgium (the home of the author) during WW1.  A long list of Sikh soldiers, plus a section on Sikh principles, 20 characteristics of a "genuine" Sikh, and the 5Ks.

Title: The Sikh awards
Author surname(s): ns
Author forename(s): ns
Publisher: ns
Pages: 48
ISBN: none
Publn 2012 (original publication date: 2012)
Location: shelf 19.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: A brochure of the awards to Sikhs who have achieved something worthy of an award.  Commercial element is obvious and so is the leaning to wealth and money, so distasteful drag on the excellent achievements of Sikhs.  Included in this catalogue because it might represent Sikh character or Sikh principles.

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: Martyrdom of guru Tegh Bahadur message for mankind
Author surname(s): Singh Chawla
Author forename(s): Surjit
Publisher: Harmony publishing house, Haryana
Pages: 144
ISBN: none
Publn 1991 (original publication date: 1991)
Location: shelf 17.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: y
Overview: "This book highlights the socio-spiritual and ideological issues involved in the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur and the message which the martyrdom of the Seventeenth Century Saviour has for the entire mankind."  "I have tried to place [the guru's] martyrdom in the context of Sikh history, A Sikh spiritual tradition and the evolution of the Sikh psyche." The author writes: "I fervently hope that we try to understand our heritage and are steadfast in being faithful to the traditions of idealism and altruism which have been sanctified by our Gurus with their own blood."  "The purpose of this book is to focus attention on the universalist anti-sectarian aspects of the Sikh movement, the essential humanism of the Sikh gurus and the combination of the spirituality and militancy in the Sikh tradition."  There is a bibliography.

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: Sewadar (monthly)
Author surname(s): Singh 
Author forename(s): Paramjit
Publisher: Sewak Jatha, Ramgarhia Sabha, Southall
Pages: 34
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1993 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 5.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: Y
Overview: A periodical, containing articles in English on: Guru Amar Das; Gurbani; Sikh history (1716-45); the concept of chardi kala; lack of a standard book on Punjabi grammar; a table of Sikh alphabet sounds.  There are also articles in punjabi.

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: Sukha & Jinda motorcycle wale
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 30 estd.
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "A story of the bravery of two Siks youths who sactificed the luxuries of the world and punished those responsible for the attack on Sri Akaal Takht Sahiib and the murder of thousands of Sikhs on the streets of Delhi."

Title: Sundri the birth of a warrior
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu and Gill
Author forename(s): Daljeet and Terveen
Publisher: Gyan Khand Media, India
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9789382887508
Publn date: 2016 estd. (original publication date: 2016)
Location: shelf 4.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: A comic book about her.  "Inspired by Bhai Vir Singh's Punjabi novel, Sundri, this is a story of faith, perseverence and courage.  Treachery and honsey were ready for battle and only the strongest would prevail."

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: Guru Gobind Singh personality and vision
Author surname(s): Gajrani
Author forename(s): Shiv
Publisher: Vision and Venture Publishers
Pages: 160
ISBN: 8186769137
Publn date: 2000 (original publication date: 2000)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book presents "certain ideas and ideals which Sikhism and the Tenth Master, as preceptor…may be said to have stressed and applied to individual and corporate life."  Chapters include: his personality and his ideology.  There is a bibliography.

Title: Dynamics of the social thought of guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Dharam
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 159
ISBN: 8173804680
Publn date: 1998 (original publication date: 1998)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The book makes an analytical and interpretive study of Guru Gobind Singh's select hymns.  The preceding and contemporary socio-political milieu, which had shaped the Sikh ethos and polity, is also [discussed]…I am sure [the book will be] a notable addition [to literature on] the social philosophy of Guru Gobind Singh."  This book is perhaps "the first full-length study of the social thought of the Guru."  The book says the guru's social ideology is derived from his "metaphysical thought."  "the book... [discusses] Sikh philosophy, theology and relationship of God with the cosmos, human kind and the whole of creation."  Chapters include: Khalsa-the ideal social structure; a brief profile of the guru.  A bibliography is included.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh on the canvas of history
Author surname(s): Kumar Verma
Author forename(s): Devinder
Publisher: Harman publishing house
pages: 200
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1995 (original publication date: 1995)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book "reveals objectively the process by which the Guru transformed a common folk into a chivalrous race…efforts have been made to remove the prevalent inaccuracies and wrong notions created by various authors…The book presents [the guru] as a great saint, an astute organiser, an accomplished general and gifted poet...He taught his men to lead a life of fearlessness, self-respect and high moral values."  Chapters include: his relations with mughal emperors; his contribution to Indian literature; development of Sikhism under the gurus; his battles before and after the Khalsa was created; his early life.  A glossary and bibliography are included, plus a chronology of events from 1666 to 1747

Title: The impact of guru Gobind Singh on Indian society a socio-ethical interpretation of the Sikh religion
Author surname(s): Singh Talib
Author forename(s): Gurbachan
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 126
ISBN: 8173805644
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is "an incisive and perceptive study of the evolution and orientation of certain socio-ethical ideals…Sikhism redefined and applied these ideals to mundane human life…[and they] inspired thousands to lay down their lives to uphold them..Sikhism gave to this land…the sense of such great values without which individual and corporate life would become vulnerable to moral and social degeneration."  The book is a reprint of a book first published in 1966 by the Guru Gobond Singh Foundation, Chandigarh.

Title: Leadership in its finest mould Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Batra
Author forename(s): Ravi
Publisher:SGPC, Amritsar
Pages: 134
ISBN: 'none
Publn date: 1997 (original publication date: 1980)
Location: shelf 3.6; 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book aims to "project his military and social leadership…I am sure, it [the book] will stimulate [people] to learn more abiout this great apostle of humanity and unparalleled military legend of our country…in order to be a useful citizen and true soldier of India." Chapters include: his military career; his battles; his military leadership; his charachter and achievements; what people can learn from him.  A bibliography is included.

Title: The saint-soldier guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh Sidhu and Singh Sivia and Singh
Author forename(s): G and G and Kirpal
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK
Pages: 70
ISBN: 'none
Publn date: 1996 (original publication date: 1974)
Location: shelf 3.5; 4.3 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The life-sketch of Guru Gobind Singh presented in this book is a blue-print for such a man." The booklet covers the life and times of the guru and some of his compositions, his character; many words that characterise him; the congregational Sikh prayer in English; nitnem recitations; the Sikh anthem; and Sikh symbols (5Ks).

Title: Saint soldier
Author surname(s): Singh Kapoor
Author forename(s): Sukhbir
Publisher: Hemkunt
Pages: 205
ISBN: '8170102855
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 3.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book discusses the concept of the ideal man, according to: the Gurus, and including Gobind Singh's views,  other religions and various philosophers.  It also discusses the creation of the Khalsa: its need and purpose, and its relevance to the future and the present."The presnt study seeks to derive from the Sikh thought, those socio-ethical value patterns which are essential in the building up of a practical model of an ideal man."  At the back, there is a list of philosophers and of religions divided into those in agreement with the principles of Sikhi and those against Sikh principles.  There is a large bibliography.

Title: The Sikh symbols kesh hair
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Kirpal
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Society UK
Pages: 28
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1996 (original publication date: 1971)
Location: shelf 2.7 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "[the author] has tried to explain why the Sikhs have their distinctive appearance and what importance they attach to their outward form…it will be of considerable interest to all those who wish to know and understand the Sikhs and their beliefs and practices."  The booklet includes the 5Ks, the importance of the turban, the importance of uncut hair, the Sikh anthem, Nitnem, and the mool mantra.

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: The five Sikh kakars: the Sikh symbols
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Kirpal
Publisher: Sikh Missionary Soc, UK
Pages: 32
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2015 (original publication date: 1971)
Location: shelf 1.6 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "[the author] has tried to explain why the Sikhs have their distinctive appearance and what importance they attach to their outward form." It includes details of the 5Ks; the Sikh anthem; hymns to recite daily; mool mantra; a letter from guru Gobind Singh about appearance; a description of the turban; hair and in relation to other religions.

Title: The heritage of the golden temple
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Harbans
Publisher: SGPC, Amritsar
Pages: 32
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1977 (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 1.5 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The booklet describes the history of the Sikhs from the time of Nanak, including their struggles.  It also describes the establishment of the golden temple, and describes the Sikh character.