Income Taxes (The (Provision) Benefit For Income Taxes From Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Current, Federal	$ (237)	$ 1,251
Current, State	146	273	228
Current, Foreign	2,557	3,256	2,553
Current	2,466	4,780	2,781
Deferred, Federal	1,217	864	3,397
Deferred, State	277	(414)	(3)
Deferred, Foreign	(268)	(151)	(269)
Deferred	1,226	299	3,125
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 3,692	$ 5,079	$ 5,906