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These two are really good. 1. Newton's Principia for the Common Reader 2. Magnificent Principia

I do not have any specific recommendations on statistical mechanics, hoping others could chime in. I agree with your assesment that Sakurai and Landau, although phenomenal books, may be a little too much for a first encounter.

Assuming you know basic linear algebra, you should just start with one of those two books. I do not think you would need additional video lectures. I would start with McIntyre.

Quantum Mechanics: A Paradigms Approach by McIntyre A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics by Townsend

Look no further than No bullshit guide to math and physics by Savov or for a quick intro look at Quick Calculus: A Self-Teaching Guide

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990724301/?tag=pfamazon01-20 and https://www.amazon.com/dp/099072431X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Wondering if there is a similar book for quantum mechanics.

Yesterday I received the book. Awful news about Weinberg.

Master Math: AP Statistics Ultimate AP Statistics Practice Book: 100 Essential Problems Completely Explained on YouTube - perhaps a little cookbook style but really nice The Practice of Statistics

Schwichtenberg's Physics from Symmetry has a nice intro section on Quaternions (very introductory and not very rigorous) and it is a physics book.

Three Lectures on Complexity and Black Holes - could be a good read for quarantine!

Are you looking for a book for differential equations? I like this Dover book. In addition, this is a good book for a begineer. Another good book is this. Fro problems, this is a good book.

Can you still use masteringphysics if your teacher does not?

No-Nonsense Quantum Field Theory: A Student-Friendly Introduction by Schwichtenberg, Will let you know how it is when I read it. More details here

Why not? I like Susskind's books.