Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012
Net earnings	$ 18,963	$ 40,683	$ 73,259	$ 177,272
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other, net of taxes of $(12,912) and $(39,894); $(4,516) and $(57,907)	(23,979)	(74,090)	(8,387)	(107,542)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized holding gain (loss), net of taxes of $(154) and $(251); $(65) and $(916)	(210)	(1,023)	164	(2,632)
Reclassification for loss (gain) included in net earnings, net of taxes of $(3) and $(27); $(177) and $341	(44)	(29)	(440)	1,107
Net unrealized loss on derivatives, net of taxes of $(157) and $(278); $(242) and $(575)	(254)	(1,052)	(276)	(1,525)
Defined benefit obligation:
Amortization of prior service cost, net of taxes of $0 and $0; $1 and $0	1	0	5	0
Adjustment from plan changes, net of taxes of $0 and $0; $308 and $0	0	0	1,315	0
Defined benefit obligation, net of taxes of $0 and $0; $309 and $0	1	0	1,320	0
Other comprehensive loss	(24,232)	(75,142)	(7,343)	(109,067)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (5,269)	$ (34,459)	$ 65,916	$ 68,205