Sikh Subject Books
This site was last updated on: Friday, 31 August 2007
A
selection of books available for use at the multi-faith centre.
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Artifacts Notes (Spiral-bound) by Christine Margaret Howard (Author / Illustrator) |
Teachers Resource. An excellent book describing the context and significance of common religious artifacts from the main world religions. An essential resource for effective teaching of Religious Education.
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Birthdays (Rites of Passage) by Paul Mason (Author) |
This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.
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Coming of Age (Rites of Passage) by Mandy Ross (Author) |
This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.
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Exploring World Beliefs: Sikhism (Exploring World Beliefs)
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Photocopiable Resource.
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| Faith Facts (Teachers Resource) |
Faith Facts is an extremely useful guide to six major faith communities customs around such topics as Birth, Names, Diet, Language, Marriage, Funerals and Visits. This invaluable resource has been specifically designed to be of practical help for anyone working in the fields of education and home visiting, and is also valuable reading around social / life events involving colleagues, neighbours and friends.
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Funerals (Rites of Passage) by Mandy Ross (Author) |
This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.
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Journeys (Rites of Passage) by Paul Mason (Author) |
This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.
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Naming Ceremonies (Rites of Passage) by Mandy Ross (Author) |
Part of a series that looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups, this title focuses on naming ceremonies. It includes case studies of children from relevant cultures.
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| Sikh Festivals Through The Year |
Festivals, with their rich stories and colourful traditions, are an ideal way for children to learn about other cultures. "A Year of Festivals" introduces the main religious festivals as they occur through the year. The books include prayers, songs, quotations from religious writings, colourful photographs and fun activities to bring the festivals to life and help children join in the celebrations. The end matter includes a glossary of important terms, a festival calendar for easy reference, a list of books and useful websites for further information and an index.
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Sikh Gurdwara (Keystones) by Kanwaljit Kaur-Singh (Author) and Zul Mukhida (Illustrator) |
In this book children visit the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Hounslow, Middlesex. to find out about the beliefs of the people who worship there. They watch a service taking place and learn the five Ks of Sikhism.
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Sikh Stories (Story Teller Series) by Anita Ganeri (Author) and Rachael Phillips (Illustrator) |
Part of the series that introduces young readers to some of the most significant beliefs, values and traditions of the world's six main faiths. This book focuses on stories about the life of the gurus.
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Weddings (Rites of Passage) by Paul Mason (Author) |
This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.
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