I use the professional version of Sound Forge, from Sony (originally developed by Sonic Foundry, before Sony purchased them). It costs $300, but the consumer version ($55) may very well suit your purposes. There are lots of other choices out there as well, including some that are free. But the Sony/Sonic Foundry programs (both the audio editing programs and also their video editing programs) are highly regarded, powerful, flexible, relatively easy to learn and use, and exceptionally stable.
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp
Regards,
-- Al
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp
Regards,
-- Al