Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Condensed Information of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Revenues	$ 12,538	$ 17,446	$ 31,772
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Cost of Sales	(10,790)	(10,709)	(21,467)
Other expense, net	(1,476)	(4,042)	(2,009)
Income (loss)	272	2,695	8,296
Assets
Cash	23,699	18,752
Receivable	5,106	4,902
Inventories	153,427	381,195
Other assets	0	1,183
Total assets	182,232	406,032
Liabilities and equity
Accounts payable and other liabilities	10,824	85,386
Equity	171,408	320,646
Total liabilities and equity	$ 182,232	$ 406,032

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