Aperture photo transfer and keywords

I'm new to Aperture, and I've just started to build my library. I have been using i-photo for years and I find the Aperture program's import and keyword functions a bit confusing.
I like to shoot Raw and when I'm on location, where I dump my cards to my Macbook laptop. Sometimes I have the time to edit the photos and place keywords on the photos while I'm still out of town. But I would like to transfer those photos to my desktop MacPro when I get home. That's my main library.
What is the proper procedure to import the keywords and edited Raw files to my desktop with out loosing either the edited changes or the keywords.
Or do I have to simply use the laptop as a review and reject vehicle until I get home and then do all my editing and Keywording when I get back on the MacPro?
Also one last novice question..... what is a light table?
Thanks

Which version of Aperture are you using (AP 2 or AP 3)?
I ask because your system info shows a G5.
If you are running AP 3 on Intel hardware, then the bottom half of this page under 'Merging Libraries' should run down the procedure pretty well.
http://documentation.apple.com/en/aperture/usermanual/index.html#chapter=3%26sec tion=3%26tasks=true
If you are running AP2, then I leave it to those more familiar with the procedure needed for your situation.
The light table function is used to organize images on a flat surface to evaluate a layout arrangement or to see which images look good together and which don't belong (for say a book).
Added comment about light table.

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hello, lupita
Welcome to the Aperture forum!
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