Operating Segments (Details) 2 (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Jun. 01, 2013	May 31, 2014	Jun. 01, 2013
Operating Segments Abstract
Segment operating income	$ 46,283	$ 52,810	$ 82,529	$ 88,546
Special charges, net	(13,538)	(10,843)	(25,272)	(16,176)
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net	(204)	(1,814)	(1,254)	(1,436)
Interest expense	(4,760)	(4,884)	(8,886)	(10,211)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from equity method investments	$ 27,781	$ 35,269	$ 47,117	$ 60,723