/* ==========================================================================
   TULASI ACHARYA — OFFICIAL AUTHOR WEBSITE
   Premium Literary Design System (Light & Dark Mode)
   Optimized for High Performance & Fully Responsive Across Viewports
   ========================================================================== */

/* Google Fonts are preconnected and enqueued directly in <head> for zero-waterfall loading */

/* --- Theme Variables --- */
:root {
  --font-serif: 'Fraunces', 'Spectral', 'Noto Serif Devanagari', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Spectral', 'Noto Serif Devanagari', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Light Mode Palette (Warm Parchment & Literary Ink) */
  --bg-primary: #faf8f5;
  --bg-secondary: #f2eee6;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --bg-card-subtle: #f8f6f0;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --bg-glass-strong: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.95);

  --text-primary: #18191c;
  --text-secondary: #4a4d55;
  --text-muted: #727682;
  --text-inverted: #ffffff;

  --accent-gold: #b3822a;
  --accent-gold-light: #d4a34b;
  --accent-gold-soft: rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.12);
  --accent-gold-border: rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.28);

  --accent-green: #1d4038;
  --accent-green-soft: rgba(29, 64, 56, 0.08);

  --border-light: rgba(24, 25, 28, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(24, 25, 28, 0.15);
  --border-focus: #b3822a;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-book: 0 14px 28px rgba(25, 22, 17, 0.18), 0 10px 10px rgba(25, 22, 17, 0.1);
  --shadow-book-hover: 0 22px 40px rgba(25, 22, 17, 0.25), 0 12px 16px rgba(25, 22, 17, 0.15);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --max-width: 1280px;
  --header-height: 76px;
}

/* Dark Mode Palette (Midnight Study & Burnished Bronze) */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-primary: #0d1013;
  --bg-secondary: #14191f;
  --bg-card: #181e26;
  --bg-card-subtle: #1c232d;
  --bg-glass: rgba(18, 23, 29, 0.85);
  --bg-glass-strong: rgba(13, 16, 19, 0.95);

  --text-primary: #f3efe6;
  --text-secondary: #b8bdc7;
  --text-muted: #828894;
  --text-inverted: #0d1013;

  --accent-gold: #dfb15b;
  --accent-gold-light: #edd08e;
  --accent-gold-soft: rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.15);
  --accent-gold-border: rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.35);

  --accent-green: #377065;
  --accent-green-soft: rgba(55, 112, 101, 0.2);

  --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-book: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 8px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-book-hover: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 12px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* --- Base & Reset --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), color var(--transition-normal);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* Focus styles for accessibility */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* --- Layout Containers --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section {
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

/* Section Header Component */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: var(--accent-gold-soft);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold-border);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* --- Buttons & UI Elements --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-soft);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark {
  background-color: #14171a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #14171a;
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background-color: #272c32;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.badge-gold {
  background: var(--accent-gold-soft);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold-border);
}

.badge-dark {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .badge-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION (STICKY SOLID / GLASS HEADER - ZERO CONTENT BLEED-THROUGH)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-medium);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-header {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* WordPress Admin Bar Compatibility */
body.admin-bar .site-header {
  top: 32px;
}
@media screen and (max-width: 782px) {
  body.admin-bar .site-header {
    top: 46px;
  }
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.icon-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.icon-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-soft);
}

.cart-count {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hamburger-btn span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-nav.open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, var(--accent-gold-soft) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, var(--accent-green-soft) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-bio-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.hero-award-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-award-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.hero-award-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.hero-meta-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.degree-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Hero Author Portrait Visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 430px;
}

.portrait-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.portrait-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 4px solid var(--bg-card);
}

.portrait-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  z-index: 4;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  max-width: 260px;
}

.floating-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.floating-card-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED SPOTLIGHT BOOK SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-spotlight {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.spotlight-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.spotlight-cover-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.book-cover-3d {
  width: 250px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 4px 10px 10px 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-book);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  transform: perspective(900px) rotateY(-6deg) rotateX(2deg);
}

.book-cover-3d:hover {
  transform: perspective(900px) rotateY(-1deg) rotateX(0deg) translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-book-hover);
}

.spotlight-price-tag {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.spotlight-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.spotlight-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.spotlight-header-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.spotlight-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.spotlight-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.spotlight-blurb-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.spotlight-blurb-author {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  text-align: right;
  display: block;
}

.spotlight-synopsis {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.spotlight-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BOOKS CATALOG & FILTERABLE SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.catalog-controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.catalog-search-bar {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.catalog-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem 0.85rem 2.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.catalog-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-gold-soft);
}

.catalog-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.catalog-filters-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border);
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-soft);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.28);
}

.books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Tablet (wide: 3 cards per row) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .books-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* Tablet (portrait: 2 cards per row) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .books-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile: 2 cards per row with compact padding */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .books-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile (small): 1 card per row */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .books-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

/* Book Card — Equal-Height Row Architecture */
.book-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card, #ffffff);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e2e8f0);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm, 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%; /* Ensures every card in a row stretches to identical height */
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal, 0.25s ease), box-shadow var(--transition-normal, 0.25s ease), border-color var(--transition-normal, 0.25s ease);
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .book-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card, #141d2e);
  border-color: var(--border-light, rgba(255,255,255,0.08));
}

.book-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.12));
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-border, rgba(179,130,42,0.45));
}

[data-theme="dark"] .book-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

/* Fixed-Height Cover Container — Centered & Consistent */
.book-card-cover-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-card-subtle, #f8fafc) 0%, var(--bg-secondary, #f1f5f9) 100%);
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  min-height: 280px;
  max-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .book-card-cover-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 100%);
}

.book-card-cover-link {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Complete Book Cover Display without Cropping (Preserving Aspect Ratio) */
.book-card-cover {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 220px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 3px 6px 6px 3px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-book, 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.22));
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal, 0.25s ease), box-shadow var(--transition-normal, 0.25s ease);
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.book-card:hover .book-card-cover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-book-hover, 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

/* Category & Language Badges at Top of Card */
.book-card-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Body Flexbox */
.book-card-body {
  padding: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.book-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  min-height: 4.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Naturally Wrapping Title */
.book-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.book-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast, 0.15s ease);
}

.book-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.book-card-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
  line-clamp: 1;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-height: 1.4em;
}

/* CSS Line Clamping for Descriptions (Consistent 4 lines with ellipsis) */
.book-card-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  height: 6em; /* Exactly 4 lines * 1.5em = 6.0em uniform box height across all cards */
  max-height: 6em;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Aligned Bottom Card Footer */
.book-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e2e8f0);
  margin-top: auto; /* Permanently pins the footer to the bottom of the card */
  flex-shrink: 0;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .book-card-footer {
  border-top-color: var(--border-light, rgba(255,255,255,0.08));
}

.book-card-price {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.book-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.book-card-actions .btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Optimization */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .book-card-cover-wrapper {
    height: 230px;
    min-height: 230px;
    max-height: 230px;
    padding: 1.2rem 0.5rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .book-card-cover {
    max-height: 175px;
  }
  .book-card-body {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .book-card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .book-card-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .book-card-header {
    min-height: 3.8rem;
  }
  .book-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    height: 6em;
    max-height: 6em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .book-card-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
  }
  .book-card-price {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .book-card-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .book-card-actions .btn {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .book-card-cover-wrapper {
    height: 280px;
    min-height: 280px;
    max-height: 280px;
  }
  .book-card-cover {
    max-height: 220px;
  }
  .book-card-footer {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .book-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    width: auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT & ACADEMIC BACKGROUND SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-narrative {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.about-narrative p {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.about-quote-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.about-quote-box p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-quote-box cite {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-style: normal;
  display: block;
}

.awards-honors-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.awards-card-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.awards-card-title svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.awards-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.award-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.award-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.award-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--accent-gold-soft);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.award-details h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.award-details p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESEARCH & HUMANITARIAN PROJECT
   ========================================================================== */
.research-feature-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.research-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.research-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.research-status-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.research-info-pane {
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.research-org {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.research-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.research-summary {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.research-meta-table {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.research-meta-item label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
}

.research-meta-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EVENTS & PHOTO GALLERY
   ========================================================================== */
.events-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.event-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.event-date-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.event-date {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.event-gallery-thumbs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.event-thumb-link {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: block;
  position: relative;
}

.event-thumb-link img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.event-thumb-link:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.event-content-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.event-content-box p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.review-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.review-quote-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.review-body {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.review-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.review-source {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.review-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG & ESSAYS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.blog-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-category-tag {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-panel h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-panel p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-methods {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-method-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-method-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-soft);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-method-details h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-method-details a, .contact-method-details span {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.contact-method-details a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-gold-soft);
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #101317;
  color: #c9cdd4;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #9ba0aa;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-social-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #d1d5db;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #9ba0aa;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #7a808c;
}

/* --- Newsletter Subscription Bar (Matches User Screenshot) --- */
.newsletter-inline-form {
  margin: 1rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-input-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  min-width: 0;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.newsletter-submit-btn {
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.newsletter-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #059669;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.newsletter-submit-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.newsletter-submit-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL DIALOGS & DRAWERS

   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 780px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-soft);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Cart Drawer */
.cart-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.cart-drawer-overlay.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

.cart-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -420px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 2001;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right var(--transition-normal);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.cart-drawer.active {
  right: 0;
}

.cart-drawer-header {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.cart-drawer-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cart-drawer-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.cart-empty-message {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cart-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  align-items: center;
}

.cart-item-img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 70px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.cart-item-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.cart-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cart-item-price {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.cart-qty-ctrl {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.cart-qty-btn {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.cart-drawer-footer {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle);
}

.cart-total-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background-color: #14171a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  z-index: 3000;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE, TABLET & LAPTOP SCREEN SIZES)
   ========================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-links {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }
  .header-cta {
    display: none; /* Hide wide CTA button on laptops/medium screens to prevent nav squeeze */
  }
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links, .header-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .hamburger-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    order: -1;
  }
  .portrait-frame {
    max-width: 340px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .spotlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  .spotlight-cover-col {
    order: -1;
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .research-feature-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.75rem);
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .event-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .portrait-floating-card {
    position: relative;
    left: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  }
  .brand-title {
    display: none;
  }
  .catalog-filters-row {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING
   ========================================================================== */
.article-share-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.article-share-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.share-btn-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease, opacity 0.15s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.share-btn-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.share-btn-pill svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.share-fb { background-color: #1877f2; }
.share-x { background-color: #000000; }
.share-linkedin { background-color: #0a66c2; }
.share-whatsapp { background-color: #25d366; }
.share-threads { background-color: #000000; }
.share-telegram { background-color: #229ed9; }
.share-reddit { background-color: #ff4500; }
.share-pinterest { background-color: #e60023; }
.share-email { background-color: #475569; }
.share-copy { background-color: var(--accent-gold); }
.share-native { background-color: #6366f1; }

.article-share-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-share-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #1877f2 35%, #0a66c2 70%, #25d366 100%);
}

.article-share-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.share-copy-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.share-copy-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.toast-notification {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 999999;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.toast-notification.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}


/* === PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES === */

/* Publications Page */
/* ============================================================
   PUBLICATIONS PAGE STYLES — RICH EDITORIAL AESTHETICS
   ============================================================ */

.publications-page-main {
  min-height: 80vh;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

/* Hero Section */
.publications-hero {
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, var(--accent-gold-soft) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, var(--accent-green-soft) 0%, transparent 40%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.publications-hero .breadcrumb-nav {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.publications-hero .breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.publications-hero .breadcrumb-list li a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.publications-hero .breadcrumb-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.publications-hero .breadcrumb-list li:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "/";
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--border-color);
}

.pub-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.pub-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 850px;
}
.pub-lede-text {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Stats Ribbon */
.pub-stats-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.pub-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pub-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.pub-stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.pub-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--border-color);
}

/* Featured Publications 3-Card Grid */
.pub-featured-section {
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.pub-featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.pub-featured-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pub-featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.12);
}
.pub-featured-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-body);
}
.pub-featured-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.pub-featured-card:hover .pub-featured-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.pub-featured-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.pub-featured-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.pub-featured-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}
.pub-featured-where {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.pub-featured-arrow {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.pub-featured-card:hover .pub-featured-arrow {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Toolbar: Tabs & Search */
.pub-content-section {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.pub-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.pub-tabs-scroll {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.pub-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pub-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.pub-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.25);
}
.pub-tab-count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.pub-tab-btn.active .pub-tab-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .pub-tab-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pub-search-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 290px;
  max-width: 360px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.pub-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pub-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.55rem 2.2rem 0.55rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.pub-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.15);
}
.pub-search-clear {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.85rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Category Blocks & Numbered Lists */
.pub-category-block {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.pub-category-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.pub-category-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.pub-category-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.pub-items-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.pub-item-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.pub-item-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.pub-item-row:hover {
  background: rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.03);
}

.pub-item-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  min-width: 28px;
  padding-top: 0.2rem;
  user-select: none;
}
.pub-item-thumbnail {
  width: 72px;
  height: 96px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
}
.pub-item-thumbnail img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.pub-item-thumbnail:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.pub-item-thumb-zoom {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.pub-item-thumbnail:hover .pub-item-thumb-zoom {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pub-item-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.pub-item-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  display: inline;
}
.pub-item-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.pub-item-title-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.pub-item--deva .pub-item-title-text {
  font-family: 'Noto Serif Devanagari', 'Mukta', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.pub-ext-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.pub-item-link:hover .pub-ext-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.pub-item-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
}
.pub-item-source-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.pub-item-year-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Empty Search Banner */
.pub-empty-search {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.pub-empty-search svg {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pub-empty-search h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.pub-empty-search p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Writeup Callout Card */
.pub-writeup-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
.pub-writeup-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pub-writeup-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.pub-writeup-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.pub-writeup-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}
.pub-writeup-link {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.pub-writeup-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.pub-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
}
.pub-modal.active {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.pub-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.pub-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  background: #111827;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pub-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.pub-modal-body img {
  max-width: 85vw;
  max-height: 75vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.pub-modal-caption {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  color: #e5e7eb;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: #1f2937;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pub-stats-ribbon {
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-around;
  }
  .pub-toolbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .pub-search-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .pub-writeup-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .pub-writeup-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Events Page */
.events-page-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--bg-primary) 0%,var(--bg-secondary) 100%);padding:5rem 0 3.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.events-page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%,rgba(179,130,42,.07) 0%,transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.events-page-hero-inner{max-width:780px}
.events-page-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;background:rgba(179,130,42,.12);color:var(--accent-gold);border:1px solid rgba(179,130,42,.3);border-radius:999px;padding:.35rem 1rem;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.events-page-title{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.25rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:1rem;color:var(--text-primary)}
.events-page-subtitle{font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:2rem;max-width:640px}
.events-latest-banner{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:1rem;background:rgba(179,130,42,.07);border:1px solid rgba(179,130,42,.25);border-left:3px solid var(--accent-gold);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:.85rem 1.1rem;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text-secondary);max-width:660px}
.events-latest-label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--accent-gold);white-space:nowrap;padding-top:.08rem}
.events-pulse-dot{width:8px;height:8px;background:#22c55e;border-radius:50%;display:inline-block;animation:ev-pulse 1.8s ease infinite}
@keyframes ev-pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,.5)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(34,197,94,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0)}}
.events-latest-sep{opacity:.4}
.events-page-main{padding-top:3.5rem}
.events-stats-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:1.1rem 1.5rem;background:var(--bg-card);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-md);margin-bottom:3.5rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.events-stat{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.45rem}
.events-stat-num{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--accent-gold);line-height:1}
.events-stat-label{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--text-muted);font-weight:500}
.events-stat-sep{width:1px;height:2rem;background:var(--border-light)}
.events-invite-btn{margin-left:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem}
.events-full-timeline{position:relative;padding-left:2.5rem}
.events-full-timeline::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:10px;top:1.5rem;bottom:1.5rem;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--accent-gold) 0%,rgba(179,130,42,.15) 100%);border-radius:1px}
.event-full-card{position:relative;margin-bottom:2.25rem;background:var(--bg-card);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem 2.25rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s,transform .25s}
.event-full-card:hover{border-color:rgba(179,130,42,.35);box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.event-full-card--latest{border-color:rgba(179,130,42,.45)}
.event-full-latest-badge{position:absolute;top:-10px;right:1.5rem;background:var(--accent-gold);color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.25rem .75rem;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(179,130,42,.4)}
.event-timeline-dot{position:absolute;left:-2.5rem;top:2rem;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg-card);border:3px solid rgba(179,130,42,.35)}
.event-timeline-dot--active{border-color:var(--accent-gold);background:var(--accent-gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(179,130,42,.15)}
.event-full-header{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.event-full-date{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--accent-gold)}
.event-full-photo-count{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.3rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-muted);font-weight:500}
.event-full-title{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-primary);margin-bottom:.65rem;line-height:1.3}
.event-full-body{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.72;color:var(--text-secondary);margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.event-full-gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(130px,1fr));gap:.6rem;margin-top:.5rem}
.event-full-thumb{aspect-ratio:1;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);display:block;position:relative;cursor:pointer}
.event-full-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .3s ease}
.event-full-thumb:hover img{transform:scale(1.08)}
.event-full-thumb-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.35);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s}
.event-full-thumb:hover .event-full-thumb-overlay{opacity:1}
.events-page-back{display:flex;justify-content:center;padding:3rem 0 1.5rem}
.events-page-back .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem}
.ev-lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.92);z-index:9999;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;animation:ev-lb-in .22s ease}
@keyframes ev-lb-in{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
.ev-lightbox-stage{max-width:90vw;max-height:88vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:1rem}
.ev-lightbox-stage img{max-width:90vw;max-height:80vh;object-fit:contain;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.ev-lightbox-caption{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:.85rem;text-align:center}
.ev-lightbox-close{position:absolute;top:1.25rem;right:1.25rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:none;color:#fff;cursor:pointer;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background .2s}
.ev-lightbox-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}
.ev-lightbox-nav{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:none;color:#fff;cursor:pointer;width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background .2s}
.ev-lightbox-nav:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}
.ev-lightbox-prev{left:1.5rem}
.ev-lightbox-next{right:1.5rem}
.ev-lightbox-nav:disabled{opacity:.25;cursor:default}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .events-page-hero{padding:3.5rem 0 2.5rem}
  .events-stats-bar{gap:1rem;padding:1rem;justify-content:space-between}
  .events-stat-sep{display:none}
  .events-invite-btn{margin-left:0;width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .events-full-timeline{padding-left:1.75rem}
  .events-full-timeline::before{left:7px}
  .event-full-card{padding:1.5rem 1.25rem}
  .event-timeline-dot{left:-1.75rem;width:16px;height:16px}
  .event-full-title{font-size:1.2rem}
  .event-full-gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(85px,1fr))}
  .ev-lightbox-prev{left:.5rem}
  .ev-lightbox-next{right:.5rem}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .events-page-hero{padding:2.5rem 0 2rem}
  .events-page-badge{font-size:.7rem;padding:.25rem .75rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
  .events-page-title{font-size:1.75rem}
  .events-page-subtitle{font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
  .events-latest-banner{flex-direction:column;gap:.35rem;padding:.75rem .9rem}
  .event-full-card{padding:1.25rem 1rem}
  .event-full-gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:.4rem}
}

/* Media Page */
/* ===== MEDIA PAGE STYLES ===== */
.media-page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-primary) 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.media-page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 45%, rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.media-page-hero-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
}
.media-page-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.3);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.media-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.media-page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.media-hero-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.media-hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.media-hero-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.media-page-main {
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
}

/* Stats Bar */
.media-stats-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.6rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.media-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.media-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.media-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.media-stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 2rem;
  background: var(--border-light);
}
.media-stat-action {
  margin-left: auto;
}
.media-inquire-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Section Head */
.media-section-head {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.media-section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.media-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.media-section-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 660px;
}

/* Press Grid */
.media-press-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.media-press-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.media-press-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.media-press-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}
.media-press-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.media-press-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.media-press-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.media-press-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.media-press-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.media-press-link {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.media-press-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.media-link-icon {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}
.media-press-link:hover .media-link-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}
.media-press-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.media-press-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.media-press-cta:hover {
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.media-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.media-filter-btn {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.media-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.media-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.3);
}

/* Videos Grid — 2 Columns (Matching Vercel md:grid-cols-2) */
.media-videos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.media-video-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.media-video-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.media-video-wrapper {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  width: 100%;
  background: #000000;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.media-video-iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}
.media-video-details {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.media-video-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.media-video-category {
  background: rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.media-video-channel {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.media-video-timestamp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.media-video-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.media-video-actions {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.media-video-out-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.media-video-out-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* CTA Banner */
.media-cta-banner {
  margin-top: 5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.media-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.media-cta-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}
.media-cta-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.media-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.media-cta-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.media-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.media-page-back {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.media-page-back .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .media-videos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .media-page-hero {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }
  .media-stats-bar {
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .media-stat-sep {
    display: none;
  }
  .media-stat-action {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .media-inquire-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .media-press-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .media-cta-banner {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .media-page-hero {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  }
  .media-page-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .media-page-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .media-page-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* 404 Page */
/* =========================================================
     404 NOT FOUND PAGE STYLES
     Rich Emerald & Gold Literary Aesthetic
     ========================================================= */
  .page-404-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height, 76px));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem 5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 20%, #174e3f 0%, #10392e 45%, #0b251e 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  /* Subtle cross/plus grid pattern inspired by reference image */
  .page-404-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
      radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
    background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 0 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.65;
  }

  /* Ambient glowing orbs */
  .page-404-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 163, 75, 0.22) 0%, rgba(29, 64, 56, 0) 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(40px);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .page-404-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 820px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* 404 Hero Visual */
  .hero-404-art {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    user-select: none;
  }

  .num-4 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans, system-ui);
    font-size: clamp(6.5rem, 16vw, 11rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: #e2f1ec;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 15%, #b5ded1 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(6, 30, 23, 0.45));
  }

  /* Middle "0" Orbiting Badge */
  .zero-badge-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: clamp(100px, 20vw, 150px);
    height: clamp(100px, 20vw, 150px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 0.25rem;
  }

  /* Outer dashed orbit circle */
  .zero-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: orbitSpin 28s linear infinite;
  }

  @keyframes orbitSpin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }

  /* Inner circular core */
  .zero-core {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #248168 0%, #195e4b 100%);
    border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 
      0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
      inset 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
      inset 0 -4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  .zero-badge-wrap:hover .zero-core {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-5deg);
  }

  @keyframes floatBadge {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  }

  /* Book Icon Graphic Inside Core */
  .zero-icon-svg {
    width: 54%;
    height: 54%;
    color: #ffffff;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
  }

  /* Pill Badge (matches reference image "Oops! Out Of The Menu") */
  .error-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    font-family: var(--font-sans, system-ui);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #d1fae5;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }

  .error-pill-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: #f6c878;
    animation: pulseIcon 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes pulseIcon {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
  }

  /* Typography */
  .error-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }

  .error-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-sans, system-ui);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.18rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #c7ded5;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  /* Buttons Row */
  .error-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .btn-404-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a34b 0%, #b3822a 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans, system-ui);
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.45);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }

  .btn-404-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(179, 130, 42, 0.6);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0b462 0%, #bd8c33 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  .btn-404-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans, system-ui);
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }

  .btn-404-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  /* Quick Navigation Cards Container */
  .quick-links-section {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-top: 2.25rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .quick-links-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-sans, system-ui);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #92bfae;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .quick-links-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .quick-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  }

  .quick-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(212, 163, 75, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }

  .quick-card-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: #f6c878;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .quick-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans, system-ui);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  .quick-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #a8cfc0;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  /* Responsive Rules */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .quick-links-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .hero-404-art {
      gap: 0.4rem;
    }
    .error-actions {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .btn-404-primary, .btn-404-secondary {
      width: 100%;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .quick-links-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .page-404-wrapper {
      padding: 2.5rem 1rem 4rem;
    }
  }

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Book Detail Responsive Layout & Sticky Behavior
   ========================================================================== */
.single-book-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.single-book-sidebar-col {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height, 76px) + 2rem);
  z-index: 10;
}

.single-book-purchase-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-card-subtle) 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .single-book-layout {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }

  .single-book-sidebar-col {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 440px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
  }

  .single-book-purchase-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .single-book-sidebar-col .book-cover-3d {
    width: 190px !important;
  }

  .single-book-main-col {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG & JOURNAL PAGINATION
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-pagination {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 6px);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #12100d;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  cursor: default;
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers.dots {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: default;
  box-shadow: none;
}