Why can't photoshop be easy?

I decided to purchase a Photoshop for dummies book, to help me out. I was just trying to figure out how to remove a shadow and I got a headache from trying to find that in the book. I was hoping I would be able to use it as a desk reference, but I think I will have to read the whole thing. I did learn how to use my Nikon software to start editing pictures, which is a big feat. I am pretty content with what I learned. This picture of Evie is only partialy finished, but I wanted to show what I have done so far. I LOVE photography and can't wait to put more focus into it.