If you don't want to drop the cash for Photoshop try:
PixelMator ($30 Mac Only)
Gimp (free, all platforms)
GimpShop (free, all platforms)... A fork of gimp that more closely emulates Photoshop
Photoshop elements ($119) stripped down Photoshop at a reduced price... Should do everything you need, though. Compared to $700 for PS it is a bargain.
Paint.net (free, Windows)
Pixlr (Runs in a browser) very capable, try this one first if you want to get the idea of an advanced image editor.
Learn to use layers... Never edit directly on an image when you can apply it to a new layer. Make copies of layers before editing so you can switch back and forth.
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