Derivatives And Risk Management (Derivatives Designated As Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for fair value hedges	$ 2,329	$ (808)	$ 2,649	$ 14,816
Foreign exchange [Member] | Net sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for fair value hedges	38	0	(190)	0
Foreign exchange [Member] | Cost of goods sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for fair value hedges	2,291	0	2,839	0
Foreign exchange [Member] | SG&A expenses [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for fair value hedges	0	5,805	0	4,255
Interest rate [Member] | Interest expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for fair value hedges	$ 0	$ (6,613)	$ 0	$ 10,561