:root {
  --navy: #1B3A6B; --navy-d: #0d2244; --navy-dd: #081829;
  --teal: #00A8A8; --teal-d: #007f7f;
  --white: #fff; --off: #F7F8FA; --text: #1a1a2e; --muted: #6b7280; --border: #e5e7eb;
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: var(--text); background: var(--white); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; overflow-x: hidden; }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(40px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity:0; } to { opacity:1; } }
@keyframes float { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg);} 33%{transform:translateY(-18px) rotate(3deg);} 66%{transform:translateY(-9px) rotate(-2deg);} }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);} 50%{transform:scale(1.05);} }
@keyframes gradAnim { 0%{background-position:0% 50%;} 50%{background-position:100% 50%;} 100%{background-position:0% 50%;} }
@keyframes shimmer { from{transform:translateX(-100%);} to{transform:translateX(100%);} }
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1;} 50%{opacity:0;} }
@keyframes slideIn { from{transform:translateX(100%);opacity:0;} to{transform:translateX(0);opacity:1;} }
@keyframes slideOut { from{transform:translateX(0);opacity:1;} to{transform:translateX(-100%);opacity:0;} }
@keyframes spin { to{transform:rotate(360deg);} }

.reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(36px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.vis { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay:.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay:.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay:.3s; }

/* ── NAV ── */
nav {
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:1000;
  padding:0 48px;
  height:70px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  background:transparent;
  transition: background .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
nav.scrolled { background:var(--navy); box-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.nav-brand {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer;
}
.nav-mark {
  height:38px; width:auto; display:flex; align-items:center;
}
.nav-mark img { height:38px; width:auto; display:block; }
.nav-name { color:#fff; font-size:18px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.3px; }
.nav-name em { color:var(--teal); font-style:normal; }
.nav-links { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; list-style:none; }
.nav-links li a {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); text-decoration:none;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:500; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:6px;
  transition:all .2s; cursor:pointer;
}
.nav-links li a:hover { color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.nav-links li a.active { color:#fff; }
.nav-cta {
  background:var(--teal) !important;
  color:#fff !important; font-weight:700 !important;
  padding:9px 20px !important; border-radius:6px !important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,168,168,.35) !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background:var(--teal-d) !important; transform:translateY(-1px); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,168,168,.5) !important; }
.hamburger { display:none; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; padding:8px; }
.hamburger span { display:block; width:24px; height:2px; background:#fff; border-radius:2px; transition:.3s; }

/* ── PAGES ── */
.page { display:none; }
.page.active { display:block; animation:fadeIn .4s ease; }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  min-height:100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(8,24,41,.93), rgba(13,34,68,.88), rgba(27,58,107,.84), rgba(10,48,64,.9), rgba(0,127,127,.5), rgba(8,24,41,.95));
  background-size:400% 400%;
  animation:gradAnim 12s ease infinite;
  position:relative;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  padding:120px 24px 80px;
}
/* Hero real photo layer */
.hero-photo {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:url('/Book pics/rowing/compressed/IMG-36_Sculling.jpg') center 40%/cover no-repeat;
  opacity:.28; z-index:0;
}
/* Floating shapes */
.hero-shape {
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; opacity:.06; pointer-events:none;
}
.hs1 { width:600px; height:600px; background:var(--teal); top:-200px; right:-200px; animation:float 18s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hs2 { width:400px; height:400px; background:#fff; bottom:-100px; left:-100px; animation:float 14s ease-in-out infinite reverse; border-radius:30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%; }
.hs3 { width:200px; height:200px; background:var(--teal); top:30%; left:5%; animation:float 10s ease-in-out infinite; opacity:.08; }
.hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; }
.hero-pill {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:rgba(0,168,168,.18); border:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.5);
  color:var(--teal); font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding:7px 18px; border-radius:30px;
  margin-bottom:28px; animation:fadeUp .8s ease both;
}
.hero-pill::before { content:''; width:7px; height:7px; background:var(--teal); border-radius:50%; animation:pulse 2s ease infinite; }
.hero h1 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size:68px; line-height:1.05; color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  animation:fadeUp .9s .15s ease both;
}
.hero h1 em { font-style:italic; color:var(--teal); }
.hero-rotating {
  font-size:28px; font-weight:300; color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
  animation:fadeUp .9s .25s ease both;
  margin-bottom:36px;
  min-height:44px;
}
.hero-rotating .sport-word { color:#fff; font-weight:700; }
.cursor { display:inline-block; animation:blink 1s step-end infinite; color:var(--teal); }
.hero p {
  font-size:17px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height:1.7;
  max-width:560px; margin:0 auto 44px; font-weight:300;
  animation:fadeUp .9s .35s ease both;
}
.hero-btns { display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; animation:fadeUp .9s .45s ease both; }

.btn {
  display:inline-block; text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.4px;
  padding:15px 32px; border-radius:8px; transition:all .25s;
  border:2px solid transparent; font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.btn-teal { background:var(--teal); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,168,168,.4); }
.btn-teal:hover { background:var(--teal-d); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,168,168,.5); }
.btn-outline-w { background:transparent; color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.btn-outline-w:hover { background:#fff; color:var(--navy); border-color:#fff; }
.btn-navy { background:var(--navy); color:#fff; }
.btn-navy:hover { background:var(--navy-d); transform:translateY(-1px); }

/* ── SCROLL INDICATOR ── */
.scroll-hint {
  position:absolute; bottom:36px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size:12px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:1.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  animation:fadeIn 1s 1.5s ease both;
}
.scroll-hint::after {
  content:''; width:1px; height:40px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,168,168,.8), transparent);
  animation:float 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── STATS ── */
.stats-bar {
  background:var(--teal);
  padding:32px 48px;
  display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:80px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.stat { text-align:center; color:#fff; }
.stat-n { font-size:40px; font-weight:800; line-height:1; }
.stat-l { font-size:11px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; opacity:.85; margin-top:6px; }

/* ── SECTION WRAPPER ── */
.section { padding:90px 48px; max-width:1320px; margin:0 auto; }
.section-sm { max-width:900px; }
.section-header { text-align:center; margin-bottom:60px; }
.section-tag {
  display:inline-block;
  background:rgba(0,168,168,.1); border:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.3);
  color:var(--teal); font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding:6px 16px; border-radius:30px; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.section-title { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:42px; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:14px; }
.section-title em { font-style:italic; color:var(--teal); }
.section-sub { font-size:16px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; max-width:580px; margin:0 auto; }

/* ── FILTER BAR ── */
.filter-bar-wrap { background:var(--white); border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:2px solid var(--border); }
.filter-bar {
  max-width:1320px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 48px;
  display:flex; overflow-x:auto;
  -ms-overflow-style:none; scrollbar-width:none;
}
.filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar { display:none; }
.f-btn {
  flex-shrink:0; padding:16px 20px;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--muted);
  border:none; border-bottom:3px solid transparent; background:none;
  cursor:pointer; transition:all .2s; white-space:nowrap; font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.f-btn:hover { color:var(--navy); }
.f-btn.active { color:var(--navy); border-bottom-color:var(--teal); }

/* ── REAL COVER PHOTO ── */
.bc-photo { padding:0 !important; background:var(--navy-d) !important; }
.bc-photo img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; border-radius:6px; transition:.4s; }
.bc-photo:hover img { transform:scale(1.04); }
.bc-shadow-overlay { position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(27,58,107,.35) 0%, transparent 50%); border-radius:6px; pointer-events:none; }

/* ── BOOK GRID ── */
.books-wrap { max-width:1320px; margin:0 auto; padding:48px 48px 80px; }
.cat-section { padding-top:56px; }
.cat-hd { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:32px; padding-bottom:18px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.cat-pip { width:5px; height:34px; background:var(--teal); border-radius:3px; flex-shrink:0; }
.cat-t { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:28px; color:var(--navy); }
.cat-c { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; color:var(--muted); background:var(--off); border:1px solid var(--border); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:12px; }
.books-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(185px, 1fr)); gap:26px; }

/* ── BOOK CARD ── */
.book-card { display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.bc-wrap { position:relative; width:100%; padding-bottom:155%; margin-bottom:14px; }
.bc {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-d) 100%);
  border-radius:6px;
  box-shadow:4px 8px 24px rgba(27,58,107,.22), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08), -2px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:18px 14px;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.bc:hover { transform:translateY(-8px) rotate(.8deg); box-shadow:8px 24px 48px rgba(27,58,107,.32); }
.bc::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:6px; background:var(--teal); }
.bc::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:-50%; left:-50%; width:200%; height:200%;
  background:linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 50%, transparent 60%);
  transition:.4s;
  transform:translateX(-100%);
}
.bc:hover::after { transform:translateX(50%); }
.bc-line { width:45%; height:2px; background:var(--teal); margin-bottom:10px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.bc-t { color:#fff; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:800; text-align:center; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.7px; line-height:1.4; position:relative; z-index:1; flex:1; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.bc-a { color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size:8px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; margin-top:8px; text-align:center; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.bc-wellbeing { background:linear-gradient(155deg, #1a4a3a 0%, #0d2e24 100%) !important; }
.bc-tools { background:linear-gradient(155deg, #2d1b4e 0%, #1a0f30 100%) !important; }
.bc-tools::before { background:#9b59b6 !important; }
.bc-wellbeing::before { background:#2ecc71 !important; }
.bc-2026 { background:linear-gradient(155deg, #7b1515 0%, #b01c1c 100%) !important; }
.bc-2026::before { background:#e74c3c !important; }
.book-title { font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.3; margin-bottom:5px; }
.book-desc { font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.5; margin-bottom:12px; flex:1; }
.book-btn {
  display:inline-block; text-decoration:none;
  background:var(--navy); color:#fff;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.8px; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:7px 14px; border-radius:4px; transition:all .2s;
  align-self:flex-start;
}
.book-btn:hover { background:var(--teal); transform:translateY(-1px); }

/* ── REVIEWS ── */
.reviews-wrap { background:var(--navy-dd); padding:90px 0; overflow:hidden; }
.reviews-inner { max-width:1320px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 48px; }
.reviews-track { display:flex; gap:28px; margin-top:50px; }
.review-card {
  flex-shrink:0; width:380px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:16px; padding:32px;
  transition:all .3s;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.review-card:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.4); }
.review-stars { display:flex; gap:3px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.star { color:var(--teal); font-size:18px; }
.review-text { font-size:15px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); line-height:1.7; font-style:italic; margin-bottom:24px; }
.review-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.review-avatar {
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; flex-shrink:0;
}
.review-name { font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; }
.review-role { font-size:12px; color:var(--teal); margin-top:2px; }
.reviews-nav { display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:36px; }
.rev-dot {
  width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.25); border:none; cursor:pointer; transition:.3s;
}
.rev-dot.active { background:var(--teal); transform:scale(1.3); }
.reviews-arrows { display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:36px; }
.rev-arr {
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color:#fff; font-size:18px; cursor:pointer; transition:.25s;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.rev-arr:hover { background:var(--teal); border-color:var(--teal); }

/* ── NEWSLETTER ── */
.newsletter {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, #007f9b 100%);
  padding:80px 48px; text-align:center;
}
.newsletter h2 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:40px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:14px; }
.newsletter p { font-size:16px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width:480px; margin:0 auto 36px; line-height:1.65; }
.nl-form { display:flex; max-width:500px; margin:0 auto; gap:0; }
.nl-input {
  flex:1; padding:16px 20px; border:none; border-radius:8px 0 0 8px;
  font-size:15px; font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; outline:none;
}
.nl-btn {
  background:var(--navy); color:#fff; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  padding:16px 28px; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
  border-radius:0 8px 8px 0; transition:all .25s; white-space:nowrap;
}
.nl-btn:hover { background:var(--navy-d); }
.nl-note { font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-top:14px; }
.nl-success { display:none; font-size:18px; color:#fff; font-weight:600; }

/* ── BLOG ── */
.blog-hero {
  background:var(--navy);
  padding:120px 24px 80px;
  text-align:center;
}
.blog-hero h1 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:54px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:14px; }
.blog-hero p { font-size:17px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); max-width:520px; margin:0 auto; line-height:1.65; }
.blog-hero::after { content:''; display:block; height:4px; background:var(--teal); margin-top:50px; margin-left:-48px; margin-right:-48px; }

.blog-grid { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:70px 48px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr)); gap:36px; }
.blog-card {
  background:#fff; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08); transition:all .3s; cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 16px 48px rgba(27,58,107,.18); }
.blog-img { height:220px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
.blog-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:.4s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-img img { transform:scale(1.06); }
.blog-cat {
  position:absolute; bottom:14px; left:14px;
  background:var(--teal); color:#fff; font-size:10px; font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:20px;
}
.blog-body { padding:26px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.blog-meta { font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:12px; display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:center; }
.blog-meta-dot { width:3px; height:3px; background:var(--border); border-radius:50%; }
.blog-title { font-size:19px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:12px; }
.blog-excerpt { font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; flex:1; margin-bottom:20px; }
.blog-read { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal); text-decoration:none; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; transition:.2s; }
.blog-read:hover { gap:10px; }
.blog-read::after { content:'→'; }

/* Article expanded */
.article-overlay {
  display:none; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:2000;
  background:rgba(8,24,41,.85); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  overflow-y:auto; padding:60px 24px;
}
.article-overlay.open { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center; animation:fadeIn .3s ease; }
.article-box {
  background:#fff; border-radius:20px; max-width:820px; width:100%;
  overflow:hidden; margin:auto;
}
.article-img { height:360px; overflow:hidden; }
.article-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.article-content { padding:48px; }
.article-content h1 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:36px; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:20px; }
.article-content .article-meta { font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:28px; display:flex; gap:16px; padding-bottom:24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.article-content p { font-size:16px; color:#333; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:18px; }
.article-content h2 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:24px; color:var(--navy); margin:32px 0 14px; }
.article-content ul { margin:14px 0 18px 20px; }
.article-content ul li { font-size:15px; color:#444; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:6px; }
.article-close {
  position:absolute; top:24px; right:24px;
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  color:#fff; font-size:22px; cursor:pointer; transition:.2s;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.article-close:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.25); }

/* ── CONTACT ── */
.contact-hero {
  background:var(--navy);
  padding:120px 24px 80px;
  text-align:center;
}
.contact-hero h1 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:50px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:12px; }
.contact-hero p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size:17px; max-width:500px; margin:0 auto; line-height:1.65; }
.contact-grid { max-width:1000px; margin:0 auto; padding:70px 48px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; }
.contact-form-wrap h2 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:28px; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:24px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom:20px; }
.form-group label { display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:7px; letter-spacing:.3px; }
.form-input, .form-textarea {
  width:100%; padding:13px 16px; border:2px solid var(--border); border-radius:8px;
  font-size:15px; font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; color:var(--text);
  transition:border .25s, box-shadow .25s; outline:none; background:#fff;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus { border-color:var(--teal); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,168,168,.12); }
.form-textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:130px; }
.form-submit {
  width:100%; padding:15px; background:var(--navy); color:#fff;
  border:none; border-radius:8px; font-size:15px; font-weight:700;
  font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; cursor:pointer; transition:all .25s; letter-spacing:.3px;
}
.form-submit:hover { background:var(--teal); transform:translateY(-1px); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,168,168,.35); }
.form-success { display:none; padding:20px; background:rgba(0,168,168,.1); border:1px solid var(--teal); border-radius:8px; color:var(--teal); font-weight:600; text-align:center; margin-top:16px; }
.contact-info h2 { font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:28px; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:24px; }
.contact-info p { font-size:15px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:24px; }
.info-item { display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:20px; }
.info-icon { width:44px; height:44px; background:rgba(0,168,168,.1); border-radius:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:20px; flex-shrink:0; }
.info-text { font-size:14px; color:var(--text); line-height:1.6; }
.info-text strong { display:block; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:2px; }
.nl-signup-box { background:var(--off); border-radius:16px; padding:32px; margin-top:32px; border:1px solid var(--border); }
.nl-signup-box h3 { font-size:18px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px; }
.nl-signup-box p { font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:18px; line-height:1.6; }
.nl-inline { display:flex; gap:8px; }
.nl-inline input { flex:1; padding:12px 14px; border:2px solid var(--border); border-radius:6px; font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; font-size:14px; outline:none; transition:.2s; }
.nl-inline input:focus { border-color:var(--teal); }
.nl-inline button { padding:12px 20px; background:var(--teal); color:#fff; border:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; cursor:pointer; font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; transition:.2s; white-space:nowrap; }
.nl-inline button:hover { background:var(--teal-d); }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer {
  background:var(--navy-dd);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  padding:56px 48px 36px;
}
.footer-top { display:flex; gap:60px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:48px; }
.footer-brand { flex:2; min-width:240px; }
.footer-brand .nav-mark { width:44px; height:44px; font-size:18px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.footer-brand h3 { font-size:20px; color:#fff; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:10px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; max-width:320px; }
.footer-col { flex:1; min-width:160px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:18px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style:none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom:10px; }
.footer-col ul li a { color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); text-decoration:none; font-size:14px; transition:.2s; cursor:pointer; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color:var(--teal); }
.footer-bottom { border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding-top:28px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size:13px; }
.social-links { display:flex; gap:12px; }
.social-link {
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:15px; text-decoration:none; transition:.25s; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.social-link:hover { background:var(--teal); border-color:var(--teal); color:#fff; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media(max-width:900px) {
  nav { padding:0 20px; }
  .nav-links { display:none; }
  .hamburger { display:flex; }
  .hero h1 { font-size:44px; }
  .stats-bar { gap:40px; padding:28px 24px; }
  .section { padding:60px 24px; }
  .books-wrap { padding:36px 24px 60px; }
  .filter-bar { padding:0 16px; }
  .blog-grid { padding:48px 24px; grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:48px 24px; gap:40px; }
  .newsletter { padding:60px 24px; }
  .nl-form { flex-direction:column; }
  .nl-input { border-radius:8px; }
  .nl-btn { border-radius:8px; }
  .footer-top { gap:36px; }
  footer { padding:48px 24px 28px; }
  .blog-hero, .contact-hero { padding:120px 24px 50px; }
  .blog-hero h1, .contact-hero h1 { font-size:38px; }
}
@media(max-width:600px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size:34px; }
  .books-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .reviews-track { gap:16px; }
  .review-card { width:300px; }
  .footer-bottom { justify-content:center; text-align:center; }
}

/* ═══════════════════ AI PAGE V2 — ULTRA MODERN ═══════════════════ */

/* Hero */
.ai-hero-v2 {
  position:relative; min-height:auto; background:#000d1a;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden; padding:120px 24px 80px;
}
#aiCanvas {
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; z-index:0; opacity:.8;
}
.ai-grid-lines {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,168,168,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,168,168,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:70px 70px;
}
.ai-hero-inner {
  position:relative; z-index:3; text-align:center; max-width:780px; margin:0 auto;
}
.ai-badge-pill {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:rgba(0,168,168,.1); border:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.35);
  color:#00d4d4; font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3px;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding:9px 22px; border-radius:40px;
  margin-bottom:32px;
  box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(0,168,168,.18), inset 0 0 20px rgba(0,168,168,.06);
  animation:aiPillPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes aiPillPulse {
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(0,168,168,.15),inset 0 0 20px rgba(0,168,168,.05);}
  50%{box-shadow:0 0 40px rgba(0,168,168,.4),inset 0 0 30px rgba(0,168,168,.12);}
}
.ai-h1 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:clamp(38px,6vw,70px); color:#fff;
  line-height:1.1; margin-bottom:24px; font-weight:700;
}
.ai-gradient-text {
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#00A8A8 0%,#00e5ff 35%,#7fffee 65%,#00A8A8 100%);
  background-size:200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text; display:block;
  animation:aiGradFlow 4s linear infinite;
  text-shadow:none;
}
@keyframes aiGradFlow{0%{background-position:0 center;}100%{background-position:200% center;}}
.ai-sub {
  font-size:17px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  max-width:580px; margin:0 auto 36px; line-height:1.75;
}
.ai-cta-row {
  display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:52px;
}
.ai-btn-primary {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#009090,#00A8A8,#00c4c4);
  background-size:200% 100%; background-position:100% 0;
  color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; letter-spacing:.3px;
  padding:15px 30px; border-radius:8px; text-decoration:none;
  border:none; cursor:pointer; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  box-shadow:0 4px 28px rgba(0,168,168,.45);
  transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.ai-btn-primary:hover {
  transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(0,168,168,.65);
  background-position:0 0;
  color:#fff;
}
.ai-btn-ghost {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:transparent; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); padding:15px 26px;
  border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer; font-size:14px; font-weight:600;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; transition:all .25s; text-decoration:none;
}
.ai-btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.5); color:#00d4d4;
  background:rgba(0,168,168,.07);
}

/* Stats bar */
.ai-stats-bar {
  display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:stretch;
  flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03); border:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.14);
  border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  max-width:700px; margin:0 auto;
  box-shadow:0 0 60px rgba(0,168,168,.06), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.ai-stat-cell {
  flex:1; text-align:center; padding:28px 20px;
  position:relative;
}
.ai-stat-cell::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; right:0; top:20%; bottom:20%;
  width:1px; background:rgba(0,168,168,.12);
}
.ai-stat-cell:last-child::after { display:none; }
.ai-stat-val {
  font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px); font-weight:800; color:#00d4d4;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;
}
.ai-stat-lbl {
  font-size:9px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.ai-stat-sep { display:none; }

/* Floating tags */
.ai-float-tags { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; pointer-events:none; }
.ai-tag {
  position:absolute;
  background:rgba(0,15,30,.7); border:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.2);
  color:rgba(0,212,212,.7); font-size:9px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; padding:5px 12px;
  border-radius:4px; backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  animation:aiTagFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes aiTagFloat {
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:.5;}
  50%{transform:translateY(-14px);opacity:.9;}
}

/* Filter bar */
.ai-filter-bar {
  background:#000d1a; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.12);
  position:sticky; top:70px; z-index:50;
}
.ai-filter-inner {
  max-width:1320px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 48px;
  display:flex; overflow-x:auto; -ms-overflow-style:none; scrollbar-width:none;
}
.ai-filter-inner::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
.ai-fb {
  flex-shrink:0; padding:16px 20px; font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.4px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  border:none; background:none; cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .2s; white-space:nowrap;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  position:relative;
}
.ai-fb::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:50%; right:50%;
  height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#00A8A8,transparent);
  transition:all .25s; opacity:0;
}
.ai-fb:hover{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}
.ai-fb.active{color:#00d4d4;}
.ai-fb.active::after{left:15%;right:15%;opacity:1;}

/* Dark catalogue */
.ai-cat-bg { background:#050e1c; }
.ai-cat-bg .books-wrap { background:transparent; }
.ai-cat-bg .cat-hd { border-bottom-color:rgba(0,168,168,.12); }
.ai-cat-bg .cat-pip { background:linear-gradient(180deg,#00A8A8,#0066cc); box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(0,168,168,.4); }
.ai-cat-bg .cat-t { color:#b0e8f0; font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; }
.ai-cat-bg .cat-desc { color:rgba(176,232,240,.45); }
.ai-cat-bg .cat-c { background:rgba(0,168,168,.1); border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.2); color:#00d4d4; }
.ai-cat-bg .bc {
  background:rgba(3,18,38,.85) !important;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.12) !important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.5) !important;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.ai-cat-bg .bc::before { background:linear-gradient(180deg,#00A8A8,#0055aa) !important; box-shadow:2px 0 12px rgba(0,168,168,.3); }
.ai-cat-bg .bc:hover {
  transform:translateY(-12px) !important;
  box-shadow:0 0 50px rgba(0,168,168,.25), 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.7) !important;
  border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.45) !important;
}
.ai-cat-bg .bc:hover::after { transform:translateX(100%) !important; }
.ai-cat-bg .bc-t { color:#d0f0f8 !important; }
.ai-cat-bg .bc-a { color:rgba(100,200,220,.4) !important; }
.ai-cat-bg .book-title { color:#b0e8f0; }
.ai-cat-bg .book-desc { color:rgba(176,232,240,.45); }
.ai-cat-bg .book-btns a { color:rgba(150,210,230,.6); border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.15); }
.ai-cat-bg .book-btns a:hover { color:#00d4d4; border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.5); }
.ai-cat-bg .cat-section:first-child { padding-top:48px; }

/* Neon glow on bc-photo cover images in AI section */
.ai-cat-bg .bc-photo:hover {
  box-shadow:0 0 50px rgba(0,168,168,.3), 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.7) !important;
  border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.5) !important;
}
.ai-cat-bg .bc-photo::before { display:none !important; }
.ai-cat-bg .bc-photo {
  border:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.15) !important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.6) !important;
}

/* Cross-sell */
.ai-crosssell {
  background:#000d1a; padding:80px 48px 100px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.08);
}
.ai-cs-inner { max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; }
.ai-cs-eyebrow {
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.25); margin-bottom:36px;
}
.ai-cs-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; text-align:left; }
.ai-cs-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-radius:20px; padding:36px; cursor:pointer; transition:all .3s;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.ai-cs-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,168,168,.05),transparent 60%);
  opacity:0; transition:.3s;
}
.ai-cs-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.3); }
.ai-cs-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
.ai-cs-gold::before { background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(212,175,55,.07),transparent 60%) !important; }
.ai-cs-gold:hover { border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.3) !important; }
.ai-cs-icon { font-size:36px; margin-bottom:18px; display:block; }
.ai-cs-name { font-size:20px; font-weight:700; color:#e0f4f8; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ai-cs-blurb { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:24px; }
.ai-cs-link { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:#00A8A8; letter-spacing:.3px; transition:.2s; }
.ai-cs-gold-link { color:#D4AF37 !important; }
.ai-cs-card:hover .ai-cs-link { letter-spacing:1px; }

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:800px){
  .ai-hero-v2{padding:120px 24px 80px;min-height:auto;}
  .ai-float-tags{display:none;}
  .ai-stats-bar{margin:0 -10px;}
  .ai-stat-cell{padding:20px 12px;}
  .ai-cs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .ai-crosssell{padding:48px 24px 60px;}
  .ai-filter-inner{padding:0 16px;}
}
@media(max-width:500px){
  .ai-stats-bar{flex-direction:column;}
  .ai-stat-cell::after{display:none;}
  .ai-stat-cell{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.08);}
  .ai-stat-cell:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
}


/* ═══════════ INTERVIEW PREP (LEAD) PAGE ═══════════ */
.lead-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0A1628 0%, #1a2a4a 40%, #0d1f0d 100%);
  padding: 120px 24px 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lead-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent 0px,
    transparent 40px,
    rgba(201,151,58,.04) 40px,
    rgba(201,151,58,.04) 41px
  );
}
.lead-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201,151,58,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,.5);
  color: #C9973A;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px; margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.lead-h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 58px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.lead-h1 em { color: #C9973A; font-style: italic; }
.lead-tagline {
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #C9973A;
  letter-spacing: .5px; margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative;
}
.lead-sub {
  font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 36px; line-height: 1.65; position: relative;
}
.lead-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }
.lead-btn-gold {
  display: inline-block; padding: 15px 32px;
  background: #C9973A; color: #0A1628;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,151,58,.4);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.lead-btn-gold:hover { background: #e0aa42; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201,151,58,.5); }
.lead-btn-ghost {
  display: inline-block; padding: 15px 32px;
  background: transparent; color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 6px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.lead-btn-ghost:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.lead-stats {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 60px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 52px; position: relative;
}
.lead-stat { text-align: center; color: #fff; }
.lead-stat-val { font-size: 38px; font-weight: 800; color: #C9973A; }
.lead-stat-lbl { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-top: 4px; }

/* Filter bar (reuse existing .filter-bar-wrap + .filter-bar styles) */

/* Lead book grid */
.lead-catalogue-wrap {
  background: #f8f6f1;
  padding: 48px 0 72px;
}
.lead-catalogue-inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px;
}
.lead-series-heading {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  padding: 32px 0 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #C9973A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.lead-series-heading h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 26px; color: #0A1628; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.lead-series-heading p {
  font-size: 14px; color: #555; margin: 0;
}
.lead-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.lead-book-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(10,22,40,.1);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .22s, box-shadow .22s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.lead-book-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(10,22,40,.18);
}
.lead-cover-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 143%;
  background: #0A1628;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lead-cover-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.lead-book-card:hover .lead-cover-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.lead-cover-shine {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.lead-cover-fallback {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #C9973A; text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}
.lead-book-info {
  padding: 16px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.lead-book-title {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #0A1628;
  line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.lead-book-meta {
  font-size: 11px; color: #666; line-height: 1.5; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.lead-amzn-btn {
  display: inline-block; padding: 8px 14px;
  background: #C9973A; color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .5px;
  border-radius: 4px; text-align: center;
  transition: background .18s;
}
.lead-book-card:hover .lead-amzn-btn { background: #0A1628; }

/* Cross-sell strip */
.lead-crosssell {
  background: #0A1628; padding: 56px 48px; text-align: center;
}
.lead-cs-inner { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.lead-cs-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C9973A; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.lead-cs-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.lead-cs-grid { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.lead-cs-card {
  padding: 18px 28px; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.lead-cs-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.lead-cs-gold { border-color: rgba(201,151,58,.5); color: #C9973A; }
.lead-cs-gold:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,.12); border-color: #C9973A; }
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */


/* ═══════════ SERIES HUB ═══════════ */
.series-hub {
  background: #f0f2f5;
  padding: 64px 48px;
}
.series-hub-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.series-hub-header .section-tag { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.series-hub-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 36px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.series-hub-header p { font-size: 16px; color: #555; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }
.series-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.sc-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .22s, box-shadow .22s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.sc-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.sc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22); }
.sc-card.sports  { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d2244 0%, #1B3A6B 100%); }
.sc-card.lead    { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a1200 0%, #3a2800 100%); }
.sc-card.ai      { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #000d1a 0%, #001a2e 100%); }
.sc-card.edu     { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a1a0f 0%, #1a3a0a 100%); }
.sc-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sc-num {
  font-size: 52px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.sc-card.sports .sc-num  { color: var(--teal); }
.sc-card.lead .sc-num    { color: #C9973A; }
.sc-card.ai .sc-num      { color: #00d4d4; }
.sc-card.edu .sc-num     { color: #D4AF37; }
.sc-books-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sc-title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.2; }
.sc-desc  { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sc-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .5px;
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid;
  transition: background .18s;
}
.sc-card.sports .sc-cta  { color: var(--teal);  border-color: var(--teal);  }
.sc-card.sports:hover .sc-cta  { background: var(--teal);  color: #fff; }
.sc-card.lead .sc-cta    { color: #C9973A; border-color: #C9973A; }
.sc-card.lead:hover .sc-cta    { background: #C9973A; color: #000; }
.sc-card.ai .sc-cta      { color: #00d4d4; border-color: #00d4d4; }
.sc-card.ai:hover .sc-cta      { background: #00d4d4; color: #000; }
.sc-card.edu .sc-cta     { color: #D4AF37; border-color: #D4AF37; }
.sc-card.edu:hover .sc-cta     { background: #D4AF37; color: #000; }
/* Sports section heading */
.sports-section-head {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 52px 32px 0;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
}
.sports-section-head h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 32px; color: var(--navy); margin: 0;
}
.sports-section-head p { font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0; }
@media(max-width:900px){
  .series-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .series-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .series-hub { padding: 48px 20px; }
}


/* ═══════════ PAGE HERO IMAGES ═══════════ */
.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center top;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ai-hero-v2  { position: relative; }
.ai-hero-img-bg  { background-image: url('/Hero_Images/hero_ai.jpg');
  filter: brightness(.28) saturate(.7) hue-rotate(-15deg); }
.edu-hero-img-bg { background-image: url('/Hero_Images/hero_exam.jpg');
  filter: brightness(.26) saturate(.65); }
.lead-hero   { position: relative; }
.lead-hero-img-bg { background-image: url('/Hero_Images/hero_lead.jpg');
  filter: brightness(.28) saturate(.6); }


/* ═══════════ BLOG HERO — animated ink splash ═══════════ */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2e 0%, #1B3A6B 60%, #0a2a1a 100%);
  padding: 120px 24px 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 15% 40%, rgba(0,168,168,.18) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 85% 60%, rgba(201,151,58,.13) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 50% 90%, rgba(27,58,107,.4) 0%, transparent 65%);
  animation: blogGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes blogGlow {
  0%   { opacity: .7; transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  50%  { opacity: 1;  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(1deg); }
  100% { opacity: .8; transform: scale(1.02) rotate(-1deg); }
}
.blog-float-words {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
}
.bfw {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  animation: bfloat linear infinite;
}
@keyframes bfloat {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-6deg); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: .8; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-420px) rotate(6deg); opacity: 0; }
}
.blog-hero h1  { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 54px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.blog-hero p   { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; }
.blog-hero .hero-pill { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Blog filter tabs */
.blog-filter-bar {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  padding: 32px 48px 0; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.blog-filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s;
}
.blog-filter-btn:hover, .blog-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff;
}

/* ═══════════ CONTACT HERO — flowing lines ═══════════ */
.contact-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #070f1a 0%, #0d2244 55%, #1a1200 100%);
  padding: 120px 24px 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-hero h1 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 50px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-hero p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size: 17px; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.65; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-hero .hero-pill { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-lines {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-lines svg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  opacity: .18;
}
.cl-path {
  fill: none; stroke: url(#clGrad); stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 800;
  stroke-dashoffset: 800;
  animation: drawLine 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cl-path:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.5s; stroke-dasharray: 600; stroke-dashoffset: 600; }
.cl-path:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 3s;   stroke-dasharray: 700; stroke-dashoffset: 700; }
@keyframes drawLine {
  0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 800; opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  60%  { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: .8; }
  80%  { stroke-dashoffset: -100; opacity: .4; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: -800; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ═══════════ LEAD HERO photo overlay animation ═══════════ */
.lead-hero { position: relative; }
.lead-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(201,151,58,.08) 0%, transparent 50%,
    rgba(201,151,58,.05) 100%);
  animation: goldShimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes goldShimmer {
  0%   { opacity: .6; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ═══════════ EDU hero content z-index fix ═══════════ */
#page-edu > div > *:not(.page-hero-bg) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }


/* ══════════════ FEATURED CAROUSEL ══════════════ */
.fc-section { padding:80px 0 60px; background:var(--navy); overflow:hidden; }
.fc-header { text-align:center; padding:0 24px; margin-bottom:40px; }
.fc-header h2 { color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem); margin-bottom:10px; }
.fc-header p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size:.9rem; }
.fc-outer { overflow:hidden; width:100%; position:relative; }
.fc-outer::before,.fc-outer::after { content:''; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; width:80px; z-index:2; pointer-events:none; }
.fc-outer::before { left:0; background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--navy),transparent); }
.fc-outer::after  { right:0; background:linear-gradient(to left,var(--navy),transparent); }
.fc-track { display:flex; gap:18px; padding:10px 0 20px; width:max-content; animation:fc-scroll 50s linear infinite; }
.fc-track:hover { animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes fc-scroll { 0%{transform:translateX(0)} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%)} }
.fc-card { width:155px; flex-shrink:0; cursor:pointer; transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s; text-align:center; }
.fc-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.04); }
.fc-card img { width:100%; border-radius:8px; box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.45); display:block; }
.fc-badge { font-size:9px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:8px; padding:3px 8px; border-radius:20px; display:inline-block; }
.fc-card.fc-sports .fc-badge { background:rgba(0,168,168,.2); color:#00a8a8; }
.fc-card.fc-lead   .fc-badge { background:rgba(201,151,58,.2); color:#C9973A; }
.fc-card.fc-ai     .fc-badge { background:rgba(120,100,200,.2); color:#a090f0; }
.fc-card.fc-edu    .fc-badge { background:rgba(80,160,80,.2); color:#6bbf6b; }
.fc-title { font-size:11px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-top:4px; line-height:1.3; }
.fc-series-links { display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:32px 24px 0; }
.btn-fc-series { border:none; border-radius:24px; padding:10px 20px; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; transition:all .2s; }
.btn-fc-series.fc-sports { background:rgba(0,168,168,.15); color:#00a8a8; border:1px solid rgba(0,168,168,.3); }
.btn-fc-series.fc-sports:hover { background:#00a8a8; color:#fff; }
.btn-fc-series.fc-lead   { background:rgba(201,151,58,.15); color:#C9973A; border:1px solid rgba(201,151,58,.3); }
.btn-fc-series.fc-lead:hover { background:#C9973A; color:#fff; }
.btn-fc-series.fc-ai     { background:rgba(120,100,200,.15); color:#a090f0; border:1px solid rgba(120,100,200,.3); }
.btn-fc-series.fc-ai:hover { background:#7864c8; color:#fff; }
.btn-fc-series.fc-edu    { background:rgba(80,160,80,.15); color:#6bbf6b; border:1px solid rgba(80,160,80,.3); }
.btn-fc-series.fc-edu:hover { background:#4a9e4a; color:#fff; }
.btn-fc-series.fc-custom { background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.btn-fc-series.fc-custom:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); color:#fff; }

/* ══════════════ SPORTS PAGE ══════════════ */
.sports-page-hero { background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(10,22,40,.80) 0%,rgba(27,58,107,.78) 60%,rgba(13,34,64,.82) 100%),url('/Book pics/running/RUN-43.jpg') center/cover no-repeat; padding:120px 24px 80px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center; }
.sports-page-hero::before { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%,rgba(0,168,168,.12) 0%,transparent 70%); }
.sports-page-hero .hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:700px; margin:0 auto; }
.sports-page-hero h1 { color:#fff; font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); margin-bottom:16px; }
.sports-page-hero p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size:1.05rem; max-width:520px; margin:0 auto; }

/* Sports → Custom CTA */
.sports-custom-cta { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f1f3d,#1a2f5a); padding:48px 24px; }
.sports-custom-cta-inner { max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.scc-icon { font-size:2.8rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.scc-text { flex:1; min-width:240px; }
.scc-text h3 { color:#fff; font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.scc-text p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin:0; font-size:.95rem; }

/* ══════════════ CUSTOM BOOKS PAGE ══════════════ */
.custom-hero { position:relative; padding:120px 24px 80px; overflow:hidden; display:flex; align-items:center; }
.custom-hero-bg { position:absolute; inset:0; background-image:url('/Hero_Images/hero_custom.jpg'); background-size:cover; background-position:center; filter:brightness(.28) saturate(.75) hue-rotate(-10deg); z-index:0; }
.custom-hero-overlay { position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,168,168,.12) 0%,rgba(10,22,40,.6) 50%,rgba(201,151,58,.08) 100%); z-index:1; }
.custom-shape { display:none; }
.custom-hero .hero-inner { max-width:700px; margin:0 auto; }
.custom-hero h1 { color:#fff; font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.2rem); margin-bottom:16px; }
.custom-hero h1 em { color:#00a8a8; font-style:normal; }
.custom-hero p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size:1.05rem; max-width:560px; margin:0 auto; }

.custom-services-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr)); gap:32px; }
.custom-service-card { background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius:20px; padding:40px 36px; transition:border-color .3s; }
.custom-service-card:hover { border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.4); }
.cs-icon-wrap { margin-bottom:20px; }
.cs-icon { font-size:2.4rem; }
.cs-tag { font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:#00a8a8; margin-bottom:12px; }
.custom-service-card h3 { color:#fff; font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.custom-service-card p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:20px; }
.cs-list { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 20px; }
.cs-list li { color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size:.9rem; padding:7px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; }
.cs-list li::before { content:'✓'; color:#00a8a8; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px; }
.cs-examples { font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-style:italic; margin-top:4px; }

.custom-process-steps { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }
.cp-step { flex:1; min-width:160px; max-width:200px; text-align:center; }
.cp-num { font-size:2.2rem; font-weight:800; color:#00a8a8; line-height:1; margin-bottom:10px; }
.cp-label { color:#fff; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px; font-size:.95rem; }
.cp-desc { color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size:.82rem; line-height:1.5; }
.cp-arrow { color:#00a8a8; font-size:1.8rem; margin-top:28px; opacity:.5; }
@media(max-width:640px) { .cp-arrow { display:none; } .custom-process-steps { gap:24px; } }


/* ══════════════ CUSTOM PAGE EXTRAS ══════════════ */
.custom-container { max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }
.custom-trust-bar { background:#050d1a; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); padding:28px 24px; }
.ctb-inner { max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:0; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.ctb-stat { text-align:center; padding:12px 28px; }
.ctb-num { display:block; font-size:1.6rem; font-weight:800; color:#00a8a8; line-height:1; }
.ctb-label { display:block; font-size:.72rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); letter-spacing:.5px; margin-top:4px; text-transform:uppercase; }
.ctb-div { width:1px; height:40px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
@media(max-width:600px) { .ctb-div{display:none;} .ctb-inner{gap:8px;} }
.custom-why-section { background:var(--navy); padding:80px 0; }
.custom-why-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap:24px; }
.cw-card { background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius:16px; padding:32px 28px; transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s; }
.cw-card:hover { border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.35); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.cw-icon { font-size:2rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
.cw-card h4 { color:#fff; font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.cw-card p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.65; margin:0; }
.cs-divider { height:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); margin:24px 0; }
.cs-section-label { font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.35); margin-bottom:14px; }
.cs-timeline { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.cst-item { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.cst-week { background:rgba(0,168,168,.15); color:#00a8a8; border-radius:4px; padding:2px 8px; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; white-space:nowrap; flex-shrink:0; }
.cs-use-cases { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:14px; }
.cs-use-tag { background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:20px; padding:5px 14px; font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.cs-example-box { background:rgba(0,168,168,.06); border-left:3px solid #00a8a8; padding:16px 20px; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0; margin-top:20px; }
.cs-eg-label { font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:#00a8a8; margin-bottom:8px; }
.cs-example-box p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.65; margin:0; }
.custom-faq-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr)); gap:24px; }
.cfaq { background:rgba(255,255,255,.03); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius:14px; padding:28px; transition:border-color .3s; }
.cfaq:hover { border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.3); }
.cfaq-q { color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
.cfaq-a { color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.7; margin:0; }


/* ══════════════ PAGE-SPECIFIC REVIEW GRIDS ══════════════ */
.page-reviews-inner { max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }
.pr-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:24px; }
.pr-card { background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); border-radius:16px; padding:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s; }
.pr-card:hover { border-color:rgba(0,168,168,.35); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.pr-stars .star { color:#C9973A; font-size:1rem; }
.pr-text { color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.7; font-style:italic; flex:1; }
.pr-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.pr-avatar { width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; color:#fff; flex-shrink:0; }
.pr-name { color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; }
.pr-role { color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); font-size:.78rem; }


/* v7 static build additions */
.page{display:block;}
.article-page{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;padding:120px 24px 60px;}
.article-page .article-img img{width:100%;max-height:380px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:14px;}
.article-page h1{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;color:var(--navy);font-size:2rem;line-height:1.25;margin:18px 0 6px;}
.article-page h2{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;color:var(--navy);margin:1.4em 0 .4em;}
.article-page p{line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 1em;color:var(--text);}
.article-page .article-meta{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;margin:14px 0;}
.post-nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;margin-top:40px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);}
.post-nav a{color:var(--teal-d);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;max-width:47%;}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;}