:root {
    --navy: #0d1b2a;
    --teal: #1a6b6b;
    --teal-light: #2a9d8f;
    --gold: #c47c2b;
    --gold-light: #e09a4a;
    --cream: #f7f3ed;
    --warm-white: #fdfaf6;
    --text-dark: #1a1a2e;
    --text-mid: #3d4a5c;
    --text-light: #6b7a8d;
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* NAV */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(13,27,42,0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 0 5%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    height: 64px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,124,43,0.25);
  }
  .nav-logo {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cream);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  .nav-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
  .nav-toggle { display: none; }
  .nav-links a {
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.75);
    text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.25s;
  }
  .nav-buy-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }
  .nav-btn-retailer {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .nav-btn-retailer svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    fill: currentColor;
  }
  .nav-btn-retailer.nav-amazon {
    background: #ff9900;
    color: #111111 !important;
  }
  .nav-btn-retailer.nav-amazon:hover {
    background: #ffaa22;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    color: #111111 !important;
  }
  .nav-btn-retailer.nav-flipkart {
    background: #2874f0;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }
  .nav-btn-retailer.nav-flipkart:hover {
    background: #1765e3;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  /* HERO */
  #hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: var(--navy);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 64px;
  }
  .hero-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 70% 50%, rgba(26,107,107,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(196,124,43,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  /* Bell curve SVG watermark */
  .hero-curve {
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    opacity: 0.04; pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero-text {
    padding: 6rem 5% 6rem 8%;
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
  }
  .hero-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(196,124,43,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,124,43,0.4);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem; border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .hero-title em {
    font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 300;
  }
  .hero-author {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.55);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.7);
    max-width: 460px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  /* RETAILER BUTTONS */
  .retailer-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .btn-retailer {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.88rem 1.7rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .btn-retailer svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    fill: currentColor;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .btn-retailer:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.12);
  }
  .btn-amazon {
    background: #ff9900;
    color: #111111;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.25);
  }
  .btn-amazon:hover {
    background: #ffaa22;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.42);
    color: #111111;
  }
  .btn-flipkart {
    background: #2874f0;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(40, 116, 240, 0.3);
  }
  .btn-flipkart:hover {
    background: #1765e3;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(40, 116, 240, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff;
  }
  .hero-price {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(247,243,237,0.4);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
  .hero-price strong { color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 1rem; }

  .hero-image {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 6rem 8% 6rem 2%;
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
  }
  .book-wrap {
    position: relative;
    filter: drop-shadow(-20px 30px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-2deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(-2deg); }
  }
  .book-wrap img {
    width: clamp(200px, 28vw, 360px);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: block;
  }
  .book-glow {
    position: absolute; inset: -20px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(26,107,107,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* DIVIDER */
  .divider {
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold), var(--teal-light));
  }

  /* SECTION BASE */
  section { padding: 6rem 8%; }
  .section-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .section-tag::before {
    content: ''; display: block;
    width: 30px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal);
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* ABOUT BOOK */
  #book { background: var(--cream); }
  .book-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 5rem; align-items: start;
  }
  .book-meta { }
  .book-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .book-pills {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .pill {
    background: rgba(26,107,107,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26,107,107,0.25);
    color: var(--teal);
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 100px;
  }

  /* ENDORSEMENT */
  .endorsement {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .endorsement-text {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem; font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.8; color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .endorsement-author {
    font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
  .endorsement-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(247,243,237,0.55);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }

  /* KEY THEMES */
  .themes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .theme-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border-radius: 8px; padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  }
  .theme-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .theme-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
  .theme-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
  .theme-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.6; }

  /* ABOUT AUTHOR */
  #author { background: white; }
  .author-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 5rem; align-items: start;
  }
  .author-photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
  }
  .author-photo-wrap::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px; right: -16px; bottom: -16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--navy));
    border-radius: 4px; z-index: 0;
  }
  .author-photo-wrap img {
    width: 100%; border-radius: 4px;
    display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
  .author-credentials {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
  }
  .credential {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-mid);
  }
  .credential-icon {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(26,107,107,0.1);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .author-bio {
    font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .social-links {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .social-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 3px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.25s;
  }
  .social-link:hover { background: var(--teal); }

  /* CONTACT */
  #contact { background: var(--navy); }
  #contact .section-tag { color: var(--gold-light); }
  #contact .section-tag::before { background: var(--gold-light); }
  #contact .section-title { color: var(--cream); }
  .contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem; align-items: start;
  }
  .contact-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.65);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .contact-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; }
  .contact-item {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;
  }
  .contact-item-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(196,124,43,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,124,43,0.3);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gold-light);
  }
  .contact-item-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(247,243,237,0.4); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .contact-item-value { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--cream); margin-top: 0.15rem; }
  .contact-item-value a { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: none; }
  .contact-item-value a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

  .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .form-honeypot { position: absolute !important; left: -10000px !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important; overflow: hidden !important; }
  .contact-panel {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2.2rem;
  }
  .retailer-mark {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: lowercase;
  }
  .retailer-mark-amazon { font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: italic; }
  .retailer-mark-flipkart { background: white; color: #2874f0; border-radius: 1px; }
  .contact-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .form-group label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(247,243,237,0.5); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .form-group input,
  .form-group textarea,
  .form-group select {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .form-group input:focus,
  .form-group textarea:focus,
  .form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
  .form-group select option { background: var(--navy); }
  .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
  .consent-field {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.65); font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.5;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .consent-field input {
    width: 16px; height: 16px; margin: 0.15rem 0 0;
    padding: 0; accent-color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .consent-field a { color: var(--gold-light); }
  .btn-submit {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 1rem 2rem; border: none; border-radius: 3px;
    cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .btn-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .form-note { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(247,243,237,0.3); margin-top: 0.5rem; }

  /* FOOTER */
  footer {
    background: #080f1a;
    padding: 2rem 8%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  }
  .footer-logo {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(247,243,237,0.4);
  }
  .footer-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
  .footer-copy { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(247,243,237,0.25); }
  .footer-center { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; }
  .footer-pub { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(247,243,237,0.3); }
  .footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .footer-legal a { color: rgba(247,243,237,0.5); font-size: 0.72rem; text-decoration: none; }
  .footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

  .legal-page { background: #f4f0e9; }
  .legal-page .page-hero { min-height: 330px; padding-bottom: 6rem; }
  .legal-page .page-title { max-width: 760px; }
  .legal-page main { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .legal-page main > section { padding-top: 0; }
  .legal-content {
    max-width: 920px; margin: -4rem auto 0; padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(13,31,45,0.08); border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 65px rgba(13,31,45,0.1);
  }
  .legal-kicker {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .legal-kicker::before { content: ''; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
  .legal-summary {
    margin: 0 0 2.5rem; padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,107,107,0.08), rgba(196,124,43,0.08));
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    color: var(--navy); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .legal-content h2 {
    margin: 2.25rem 0 0.75rem; padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(13,31,45,0.09);
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--navy);
  }
  .legal-content h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
  .legal-content h3 { margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem; color: var(--navy); }
  .legal-content p, .legal-content li { color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.8; }
  .legal-content ul { margin: 0.75rem 0; padding-left: 1.3rem; }
  .legal-content li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; padding-left: 0.25rem; }
  .legal-content li::marker { color: var(--gold); }
  .legal-content a { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 500; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
  .legal-content a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .legal-updated {
    display: inline-flex; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(13,31,45,0.06);
    color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }

  /* BELL CURVE DECORATION */
  .stat-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    padding: 3rem 8%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem; text-align: center;
  }
  .stat-item { }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-light); line-height: 1;
  }
  .stat-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(247,243,237,0.6); margin-top: 0.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

  /* IN THE PRESS / MEDIA */
  #media {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  }
  .press-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,124,43,0.25);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2.8rem 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(13,27,42,0.06);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }
  .press-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(13,27,42,0.1);
  }
  .press-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .press-badge {
    background: rgba(196,124,43,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,124,43,0.35);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
  }
  .press-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
  }
  .press-headline {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.3vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .press-quote {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .press-intro {
    max-width: 760px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .media-topics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .three-column-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .two-column-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .press-byline {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .synopsis-box {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
    background: rgba(196,124,43,0.06);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
  .synopsis-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .synopsis-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .synopsis-highlight {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .synopsis-quote {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--teal);
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(196,124,43,0.25);
  }

  .press-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .press-cta:hover {
    background: var(--teal);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* VIDEO CONTENT SECTION */
  #videos {
    background: var(--navy);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  #videos .section-tag {
    color: var(--gold-light);
  }
  #videos .section-tag::before {
    background: var(--gold-light);
  }
  .videos-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.7);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .video-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .video-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .video-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-color: rgba(196,124,43,0.4);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  .video-icon-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225,48,108,0.2), rgba(196,124,43,0.25));
    border: 1px solid rgba(225,48,108,0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .video-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .video-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .video-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.65);
  }
  .btn-instagram {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(220,39,67,0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .btn-instagram:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(220,39,67,0.5);
    color: #ffffff;
  }
  .btn-instagram svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: currentColor;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* INSTAGRAM REELS SHOWCASE */
  .insta-channel-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .insta-channel-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .insta-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f09433, #dc2743, #bc1888);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .insta-handle-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .insta-badge-verified {
    background: #0095f6;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  .insta-handle-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.65);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
  }
  .insta-reel-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .insta-reel-card {
    background: rgba(17, 26, 40, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  .insta-reel-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(225,48,108,0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(225,48,108,0.25);
  }
  .reel-cover {
    height: 200px;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #182234 0%, #1a162b 50%, #291226 100%);
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .reel-cover::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(225,48,108,0.15), transparent 70%);
  }
  .reel-top-row {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .reel-pill {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .reel-pill.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(240,148,51,0.8), rgba(220,39,67,0.8));
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  }
  .reel-play-circle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f09433, #dc2743, #bc1888);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(225,48,108,0.5);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .insta-reel-card:hover .reel-play-circle {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225,48,108,0.8);
  }
  .reel-duration-tag {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    align-self: flex-end;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .reel-body {
    padding: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    background: #0d1522;
  }
  .reel-category {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }
  .reel-headline {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .reel-summary {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.7);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }
  .reel-action-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .reel-action-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffaa22;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .reel-handle-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.45);
  }

  /* RESPONSIVE */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    #hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-text { padding: 4rem 6% 2rem; }
    .hero-image { padding: 2rem 6% 4rem; }
    .book-grid, .author-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .themes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; text-align: center; }
    .legal-page .page-hero { min-height: 280px; padding-bottom: 5rem; }
    .legal-content { margin-top: -3rem; padding: 2rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 9px; }
    .legal-content h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .press-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 2rem 1.5rem; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .press-header { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
    .media-topics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .three-column-grid, .two-column-grid, .audience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .video-grid, .insta-reel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .insta-channel-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    nav { padding: 0 6%; }
    .nav-toggle {
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      padding: 9px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(247,243,237,0.25);
      border-radius: 4px;
      background: transparent;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-around;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .nav-toggle span { display: block; height: 2px; background: var(--cream); }
    .nav-links {
      display: none;
      position: absolute;
      top: 64px;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      padding: 1.25rem 6% 1.5rem;
      background: #0d1b2a;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,124,43,0.3);
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: stretch;
      gap: 0;
      max-height: calc(100vh - 64px);
      overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .nav-links.nav-open { display: flex; }
    .nav-links > li > a { display: block; padding: 0.8rem 0; }
    .nav-buy-wrap { padding-top: 0.8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    section { padding: 4rem 6%; }
    .author-photo-wrap { max-width: 260px; }
  }

  /* ANIMATIONS */
  @keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .hero-text > * {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease both;
  }
  .hero-tag { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
  .hero-title { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
  .hero-author { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
  .hero-desc { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
  .hero-cta { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
  .hero-price { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

  .nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--gold-light) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .page-hero {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 8rem 8% 4.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .page-hero-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 70% 50%, rgba(26,107,107,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(196,124,43,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
  .page-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .page-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(247,243,237,0.75);
    max-width: 700px;
  }
  .chapter-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .chapter-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .chapter-num {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--teal);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .chapter-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .chapter-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .audience-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .audience-card {
    background: white;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  }
  .audience-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .audience-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .quote-box {
    background: rgba(26,107,107,0.08);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
  }
  .quote-text {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .quote-author {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--teal);
  }

/* PUBLICATIONS */
.publications-home { background: var(--cream); }
.publications-heading-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end; gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.publications-intro { max-width: 660px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }
.publications-all-link, .publication-link {
  color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.publications-all-link:hover, .publication-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.publications-carousel { position: relative; }
.publications-viewport { overflow: hidden; touch-action: pan-y; }
.publications-track { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; transition: transform 0.35s ease; }
.publications-track .publication-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 3rem) / 3); }
.publication-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; background: white; border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,42,0.09);
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13,27,42,0.06); transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.publication-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(13,27,42,0.1); }
.publication-art { min-height: 140px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal)); }
.publication-art span { max-width: 80%; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; }
.publication-card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: 1.6rem; }
.publication-card h3 { color: var(--navy); font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.publication-summary { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.publication-authors { color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: auto; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.publication-credit { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.72rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.publication-link { font-size: 0.84rem; margin-top: auto; }
.publications-controls { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 0.65rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.carousel-button { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--teal); background: white; color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer; }
.carousel-button:hover:not(:disabled), .carousel-button:focus-visible { background: var(--teal); color: white; }
.carousel-button:disabled { opacity: 0.35; cursor: not-allowed; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.publications-page { background: var(--cream); }
.publications-list { padding-top: 4.5rem; }
.publications-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
.publications-note { margin-top: 2rem; color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.85rem; font-style: italic; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .publications-track, .publication-card { transition: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .publications-track .publication-card { flex-basis: calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2); }
  .publications-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .publications-heading-row { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .publications-track .publication-card { flex-basis: 100%; }
  .publications-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .publication-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
}