Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Net earnings	$ 11,144	$ 4,577	$ 57,063	$ 54,296
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other, net of income taxes of $953, $(3,396), $3,030 and $8,396	8,743	(6,308)	28,185	15,592
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized holding gain (loss), net of income taxes of $(95), $1, $(544) and $89	(426)	57	(2,043)	374
Reclassification for loss (gain) included in net earnings, net of income taxes of $127, $(125), $308 and $(174)	382	(274)	1,362	(396)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of income taxes of $32, $(124), $(236) and $(85)	(44)	(217)	(681)	(22)
Defined benefit obligation:
Net gain, net of income taxes of $0, $0, $296 and $0	0	0	550	0
Amortization of prior services, net of income taxes of $0, $1, $(1) and $1	(2)	2	(4)	4
Adjustment from plan changes, net of income taxes of $0, $0, $0 and $308	0	0	0	1,315
Defined benefit obligation, net of income taxes of $0, $1, $295 and $309	(2)	2	546	1,319
Other comprehensive income (loss)	8,697	(6,523)	28,050	16,889
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 19,841	$ (1,946)	$ 85,113	$ 71,185