Derivatives And Risk Management (Hedged Items 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 hedged items of fair value hedges	$ (2,310)	$ 808	$ (2,607)	$ (14,816)
Foreign exchange [Member] | Net sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items of fair value hedges	(19)	0	232	0
Foreign exchange [Member] | Cost of goods sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before taxes for hedged items of 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 hedged items of 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 hedged items of fair value hedges	$ 0	$ 6,613	$ 0	$ (10,561)