How to transfer files from imac to macbook air

I recently received my macbook air and I was trying to transfer iWork to my new macbook.
Typically, I have no problems in the transfer process when I have done this before from my iMac to my Powerbook. And now, with the Macbook Air, my iMac tells me that the device isn't connected to the Macbook Air....but it IS showing that it is discovered.
Sounds very confusing, I know.
I just need to know how to transfer Pages to my Macbook Air from my iMac.
If anyone can help, PLEASE DO!
Thanks!

See the following:
MacBook Air- How to use Remote Disc to share DVDs or CDs on a Mac or Windows-based computer
MacBook Air- Migration Tips and Tricks
MacBook Air- Remote Disc, Migration, or Remote Install Mac OS X and wireless 802.11n networks
MacBook Air- Use Internet Sharing to optimize data migration
MacBook Air- Can't see Remote Disc (DVD or CD Sharing) host computer on the network
You are aware that installing iWork on more than one CPU at a time is a violation of the software license.

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