How do I transfer all data from my Macbook to my iMac?

I want to transfer everything from my macbook to my imac anddelete everything presently on the imac. I also need to keep all data on the macbook. How do I do this please?
The main reason for this is that the Mail app on my iMac no longer gives a window or any option to rebuild so I cannot see my mail on it. I have to use iCloud. I have tried the re-install OSX with no improvement.

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When you start up your iMac holding the T key, it will start up in Target Disk mode. In this mode, the iMac's hard disk appears as an external drive in your MacBook Pro, so you can access there and recover your data.
After starting in Target Disk mode, open a Finder window in the MacBook Pro and you will see the iMac's hard drive in the Finder sidebar, under "Devices". Select it, navigate through your folders and copy them to your MacBook Pro's hard drive.
You can also use Migration Assistant > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4889?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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