In dire need of good statistics book.

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The discussion centers on the need for a clearer introduction to distribution functions in the context of modern physics, particularly related to Planck's discoveries. The original physics book is criticized for not adequately explaining these concepts, especially for someone without a statistics background but with knowledge of calculus. Participants are encouraged to share resources or links that provide a more thorough yet accessible explanation of distribution functions, with one suggested link being a book available on Amazon that is noted for its brevity. The emphasis is on finding materials that effectively bridge the gap between calculus and the statistical concepts necessary for understanding modern physics.
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I'm learning modern physics and my book starts out with teaching distribution functions, but not to well. I need an intro that is not afraid to use an integral, but yet does not breeze through it as fast as this physics book. The book wants to know distribution functions to learn about plank's discoveries. I have never taken statistics before but I do know calculus.

If you have a very very good link to a website to explain this stuff that's fine too.
 
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