Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax	$ 0	$ (387)	$ (109)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax	(5)	23	(24)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	$ 468	$ 1,890	$ (1,290)