Title: Life of guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Kartar
Publisher: Lahore Book Shop, Ludhiana
Pages: 304
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1969 (original publication date: 1932)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The preface to the 1st edition says: "The main object in writing this book has been to present a picture [of the guru] consistent with his views and teachings.  An attempt has been made to examine critically and eradicate prejudices that, through malice or ignorance, have come to be associated with the name of the Guru...accounts written by contemporary Muhammadan scribes and historians are mostly disfigured by a marked display of bigotry and prejuduce.  The European writers who relied on these latter have been led into the same pitfall, and have given currency to wrong facts and views about the Guru.  Hence, no single book written by an author belonging to any of these groups can, in itself, be regarded as reliable history.  In order to find out the truth, we must compare these books with one another and with the writings of the Guru and his close associates.  This is what I have attempted to do in these pages."  The appendix includes various versions of Rehatnamas, including the one dictated by the guru. A bibliography is included.

Title: Thus spake the tenth master
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Gopal
Publisher: Punjabi university, Patiala
Pages: 165; 168
ISBN: 8173807973
Publn date: 2002; 1978 (original publication date: NS; 1978)
Location: shelf 4.2; 4.3; 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a translation of selected parts of the DG and the zafarnama.  There are 2 indices.  The 1978 edition is identical in content to the later (2002) edition on shelf 4.2.

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: Sewadar (periodical)
Author surname(s): various
Author forename(s): various
Publisher: Ramgarhia Sabha, Southall
Pages: 34
ISBN: none
Publn date: 2008 (original publication date: 2008)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: A monthly publication of the Sabha, with articles in English.  This edition looks at the life and compositions of guru Gobind Singh, martyrs, his child, Zorawar, and Tegh Bahadur.  I guess the publication being 2008 is to remember his death in 1708.

Title: Badshah Darvesh Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh
Author forename(s): Baljit and Inderjeet
Publisher: Sikh Foundation, New Delhi
Pages: 10
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: ""This book depicts the life sketch of Guru Gobind Singh Ji…This book has been dedicated to the tercentenary of the Joti-Jot of Guru Gobind Singh Ji  An effort has been made through the book to deliver the message of the grast [great?] Guru at every doorstep.""

Title: Navin Paneeri  Stories from the life of guru Gobind Singh part I
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Vir
Publisher: Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan
Pages: 25
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The booklet describes stories of the life and times of the guru, and is an English translation by Surjit Singh Chawla, of the stories called Balam Sakhiyan by Bhai Vir Singh.  It is suitable for children, but not exclusively.  It has many illustrations. "Narration" is by Bhajan Singh-not sure what that means; perhaps he is the editor.

Title: Brief history of Nanded Sikh gurdwaras
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: NS
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: This pamphlet summarises the life of guru Gobind Singh, summarises the evolution of the Sikh religion.  Most of the pamphlet describes many gurdwaras, and other places worthy of pilgrimage, plus other places linked to the guru in some way.

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: Select Sikh scriptures IV guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh Duggal
Author forename(s): Kartar
Publisher: UBS publishers
Pages: 235
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book discusses those compositions of the guru "which are beyond any pale of controversy [about whether he composed them or someone else]."  The book describes the life and times of the guru.  Only English text is used, and the book includes a glossary.

Title: Two swords of guru Gobind Singh in England
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh
Author forename(s): Nahar and Kirpal
Publisher: Atlantic publishers
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1989 (original publication date: 1989)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "My main object in publishing the pamphlet is to urge upon the Indian Government, Sikh leaders, public men and researchers, the desirability and necessity of locating the whereabouts of the swords.  The question of obtaining and bringing these to India comes next."  The pamphlet is about the two swords of the guru and locating them and returning them to India.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh an undying spirit
Author surname(s): Singh Johar
Author forename(s): Surinder
Publisher: Arsee publishers
Pages: 128
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.2; 4.3; 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The author's aim for the book is "the people should know about the principles for which he [the guru] fought against tyranny and injustice and the Guru sacrificed his all."  The book is a biography of his life and times and also includes his compositions.

Title: Guru Gobind Singh life and achievements vol 2
Author surname(s): Gulati
Author forename(s): SP
Publisher: National Book Shop
Pages: 184
ISBN: 8171163459
Publn date: 2003 (original publication date: 2003)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: Vol 2 "includes excerpts on Guru Gobind Singh from notable works by Western authors [published in the 19th and 20th  centuries].".  Appendices cover: rehatnama of guru gobind singh; beliefs and principles of Sikhi; the structure and content of GGS and DG; Sikh names (sects); and a description of some Sikh words and terms.  It should be remembered that some Sikh authors have said that articles by Europeans using Persian sources are likely to be biased and anti-Sikh, and so they must be read with caution. 

Title: Guru Gobind Singh life and achievements vol 1
Author surname(s): Macauliffe
Author forename(s): Max Arthur
Publisher: National Book Shop
Pages: 205
ISBN: 8171162256
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book is a biography of the guru and has no unusual chapters, except chapters on: the Sikh way of life; grooming Banda Bahadur; and worship the sword.  There is a bibliograohy.

Title: Fifty-two commandments of Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Balwinder
Publisher: Singh Brothers
Pages: 216
ISBN: 817205324x
Publn date: 2004 (original publication date: 2004)
Location: shelf 4.2; 5.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The author elaborates…52 commandments [given by the guru] in the light of Gurbani.  Hence the book provides a comprehensive critique on the Sikh way of life prescribed by the tenth Guru Himself."

Title: Guru Gobind Singh the ProphetPoet and Philosopher
Author surname(s): Singh Bhasin
Author forename(s): Rajinder
Publisher: Shilalekh
Pages: 207
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.2; 4.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The author has taken pains to rectify the damage caused by unscrupulous writers and put the facts on the right track."  One part of the book is translation of 'Khande Ki Vela' however I cannot see a translation.  The book is actually a biography of the life and times of the guru.

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: Martyrdom of the innocents and guru Gobind Singh's zafar namah
Author surname(s): Singh
Author forename(s): Teja
Publisher: Ajanta publications
Pages: 121
ISBN: none
Publn date: 1999 (original publication date: 1999)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: The book is a "poetic work on the sacred Sikh scriptures and historical facts, relating to the martyrdom of the two innocent sons of the great Guru."  There is also a section on the zafarnama and its interpretation by the author.  The book is written in poetic style.  It is all in English.

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: A brief account of life and works of Guru Gobind Singh
Author surname(s): Singh and Singh
Author forename(s): Trilochan and Anurag
Publisher: B Chattar Singh Jiwan Singh
Pages: 110
ISBN: 8176015091
Publn date: 2002 (original publication date: 1965)
Location: shelf 4.2 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: no
Overview: The book descrbes the guru's life and battles, and the creation of the Khalsa.  Part II describes his "poetic and creative genius" and includes translations of two of his compositions.  There is a glossary and bibliography.

Title: Rehras the torch to pass through the darkness of death and Sohila the lyric that speaks of lacerations and pangs of separation
Author surname(s): Singh Kapoor
Author forename(s): Sukhbir
Publisher: Sterling publishers
Pages: 88
ISBN: 8120715284
Publn date: 1993 (original publication date: 1993)
Location: shelf 4.1; 5.4 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "The book presents "the text [in gurmukhi], translation and meaning of... [Rehras and Sohila] in a new and dynamc style."  It explains "the theme, literal translation and summary of the shabads and... narrates a Sakhi or Sakhis to highliight the teachings contained in the shabad."

Title: Guru Gobind Singh Marg the great pilgrimage
Author surname(s): NS
Author forename(s): NS
Publisher: Government of India
Pages: 108
ISBN: none
Publn date: NS (original publication date: NS (estd. to be 1973))
Location: shelf 4.1 SGSSS library
Language: English
Preface: yes
Overview: "In order to commemorate the historic event of the Great March along Guru Gobind Singh Marg, the Punjab Government is glad to publish…this souvenir"  The "Marg" is a route associated with the guru's life and times.  The book includes biographies of the gurus, describes the life and times of Gobind Singh, and places of historic interest associated with him.

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