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Supplemental Guarantor Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |  |  |
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Aug. 31, 2013 | Jan. 29, 2013 Convertible senior notes due February 1, 2019 at 1.375% | Aug. 31, 2013 Convertible Notes Payable [Member] Convertible senior notes due February 1, 2019 at 1.375% | Jan. 29, 2013 Convertible Notes Payable [Member] Convertible senior notes due February 1, 2019 at 1.375%
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Debt instrument, face amount |  | $ 230.0 | $ 230.0 | $ 230.0
Ownership share in guarantor subsidiaries (percent) | 100.00% |  |  |
Line of credit facility, significant subsidiary threshold, percent | 5.00% |  |  |
Line of credit facility, non guarantor subsidiary threshold, percent | 10.00% |  |  |

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