What's the easiest way of transferring documents, photos and iTunes library from my Mac Air to my iMac?

I have just bought a 27" iMac (mid 2011) and want to transfer my douments, photos and iTunes library from my Mac Air 1,1.
Can someone please advise the best and easiest way of transferring the data?
Cheers, Mark

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I have a new iMac with a few hundred photos that I've uploaded since I bought it last December.
The iMac is where I want to keep everything stored as my main photo library, and manage it with a new Aperture installation.
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Before merging libraries ensure that your iPhoto Library has no issues. While still on your old mac run the "library first aid tools" on your iPhoto Library. Hold down the key combination ⌥⌘ and double click your iPhoto Library, then select "Repair database".
Make sure you have a backup of your current Aperture Library and iPhoto library.
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ArmorOfGod7 wrote:
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Because you are not syncing your music (you have Sync music unchecked).
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Is everything on your iPod actually in iTunes? If so, click away.
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