The Psionics Handbook is excellent. It introduces two new classes: the Psion and Psychic Warrior, which are well thought out and mesh with the rest of the Dungeons and Dragons d20 system. The Psionics Handbooks also includes new feats, new skills, psionic monster and a whole host of psionic powers. Third edition psionics seamlessly mesh with the core rules. Also, psionicists are now balanced with the other classes, so a character with psionic abilities will no longer lord it over the rest of the party. I know this will be a disappointment to power gamers everywhere, but Wizards has really worked hard to ensure that the d20 system is a zero sum game. It is nearly impossible to unbalance, unless your DM lets you! In 3rd Ed., psionics is similar to the magic system, so you do not have to learn a whole new sub-system of rules to get psionics up and running in your campaign.
The artwork in the book is great, but sparse, and the graphic design is second to none in the role-playing industry. There are a few typographical errors in the book. Also, WoTC did away with the underlines on each page. I thought this feature made the books look more like ancient tomes, but I think WoTC must have recieved some strong feedback against the underlines. Aside from a few niggling details that I did not like, I think the Psionics Handbook is a welcome addition to any D&D gamer's library.

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