How do I get Finder to act like Explorer

Hi there,
I converted to Mac about 3 years ago and I have had this "thing" that frustrates me no end and I have done nothing about it.
How can I get Finder to show me the Folder (Collapsed / Closed) and sorted by Folder / FileName alphabetically i.e. like Windows Explorer.
I am constantly working in different folders and it is frustrating that we I go to File Open in a application that I have to work out where I am, then drill up and then back down in to the folder I want to be in.
I know this is probably a basic OS operational question and there are probably shortcuts keys to go back to your home folder etc.
Please help me with my sanity! and no I don't want to go back to Windows :-)
Thanks
Tony

Open two windows.
Use List view or Column view
For sorting / arranging, there are two options on the same menu/button.
- The first option is arrangement, which groups items.
- The second is sorting, which is accessed by holding down the option key.
- With arrangement set to none, you can sort by clicking on the column headers in List view.
Show the sidebar.
- put default starting points there, like Desktop, Documents, Pictures, etc.
- you can start from those to get most anywhere quickly
Know the Path? Type cmd-shift-g and type the path (~/) starts in your home folder.
Turn on spring loaded folders in Finder Preferences. When you drag something onto a folder in the finder, it will spring open and you can dig down that way.
Command-double-click on a folder will open it in a new window.
The Finder Go menu commands work in the Open File dialogs.
Dragging an image from iPhoto or a music file from iTunes onto the open file dialog will take you to the file location in the Finder (useful for attaching images to emails, etc.).
I understand how you feel. I can't figure out Explorer.

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