Where can I buy a retail copy of Windows?

I just bought Parallels Desktop 8 From Amazon, and thought I was also ordering a copy of windows seven. But when the package arrived, Windows 7 turned out to be an OEM version with the warnings all over it saying that it had to be preinstalled on a computer and only used with having also bought a computer. I haven't ever bought a Microsoft product before, and I assume that that operating system is similar to the OS that comes with a Mac computer. In other words, you can only use it with that one computer. I returned it to Amazon for a refund, I don't really understand why they even have that for sale if you can't actually use it. In any case, can anyone tell me where I can purchase a retail version of Windows 7 or Windows 8 that I can install on my Mac to work with parallels?

This is a link to what I bought on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=sr_ 1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1362246144&sr=8-2&keywords=windows+7
I'm copy pasting in the description, minus the box picture, in case that link doesn't work.
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack
                   by Microsoft
      Platform: Windows   Price was $91 on sale from $128
Has the following product description. When I first ordered this I didn't scroll down far enough to see this description, only saw it on the box when it came and I didn't understand it. But after your explanation, I think it means I can use it. Would appreciate your guidance.
Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.

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