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Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2017 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2018 USD ($) item shares | Aug. 31, 2017 USD ($) shares | Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contract termination costs |  | $ 61,469 | $ 62,589 | $ 64,901
Knowledge Capital [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of shares of common stock purchasable from warrant | shares |  | 5.9 |  |
Number of shares held in treasury | shares |  | 2.2 |  |
Number of members of Boards of Directors with equity interest | item |  | 2 |  |
Number of shares remaining after exercise of warrants | shares |  | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Stephen M.R. Covey [Member] | Intellectual Property [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Royalty payments |  | $ 1,800 | $ 1,500 | 1,400
Son Of The Former Vice-Chairman Of The Board Of Directors [Member] | Speaking Fees [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Royalty payments |  | 900 | 1,200 | 1,300
Accrued royalties payable |  | 700 | 700 |
Son Of The Former Vice-Chairman Of The Board Of Directors [Member] | Sales Of Books [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Royalty payments |  | 200 | 200 | $ 300
Accrued royalties payable |  | 100 | 100 |
FCOP [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Investment |  | $ 1,800 |  |
Percent ownership interest in related party |  | 19.50% |  |
Capital contribution |  | $ 1,000 |  |
Percent return on capital contribution |  | 10.00% |  |
Discount on receivable from related party |  | $ 300 | $ 700 |
Percent discount on long-term portion of note receivable |  | 15.00% |  |
Higher Moment, LLC [Member] | Dr. Clayton Christensen [Member] | Intellectual Property [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Intangible assets acquired | $ 800 |  |  |
License period | 5 years |  |  |
Renewal period | 5 years |  |  |
Renewal amount | $ 800 |  |  |
Contract termination costs | $ 300 |  |  |

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